India jumped one place to 7th position in the climate change index 2023.
According to the report released during the global climate talks COP28 on 8 December, India still remains in the list of countries making the most efforts towards climate change.
According to the report released at the Global Climate Conference in Dubai, India has remained in the top ten countries for five consecutive years.
The Climate Change Index assesses the efforts of 63 countries and the European Union to reduce carbon emissions.
90 percent of greenhouse gases are emitted from these countries.
In this index, China is at 51st place and America is at 57th place.
India’s past performance in the CCPI rankings shows a significant improvement from the 31st position in 2014 to the seventh position in 2023.
India is trying to meet its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) with clear long-term policies focused on promoting renewable energy.
As of today, India’s non-fossil energy installed capacity is about 44% as against the target of 50% by 2030.
