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21/12/23 13:09 PM IST

India ranks 7th in Climate Change Performance Index

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  • India has been placed 7th in this year's Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI).
  • The country improved one rank from the previous one, and also remained among the highest performers.
  • According to a report released during the global climate conference (COP-28) in Dubai, India maintained its top 10 position for the fifth year in a row.
Major takeaways
  • CCPI, published annually since 2005, is an independent monitoring tool for tracking countries’ climate protection performance. It increases transparency in national and international climate policy and enables comparison of individual countries’ climate protection efforts and progress.
  • It is published by Germanwatch, the NewClimate Institute, and Climate Action Network International.
  • It indicates the climate mitigation efforts of 63 countries and the EU, which collectively account for over 90% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
  • The CCPI evaluates countries across four key categories: Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions (40%), Renewable Energy (20%), Energy Use (20%), and Climate Policy (20%). No country performed well enough in all index categories to achieve an overall very high rating.
  • The first three overall positions therefore remain empty.
  • Denmark claimed the 4th spot, Estonia followed in 5th place, and the Philippines secured the 6th position among the top ranks.
India's Rank analysis
  • India secured the 7th position in the CCPI 2024, exhibiting a stride forward from 8th spot in CCPI 2023. Interestingly, due to the absence of countries in the first three spots, India effectively stands 4th in global climate performance.
  • India ranked 9th in GHG Emissions and 10th in Energy Use among assessed countries, largely attributed to its lower per capita energy use, a factor bolstering its climate standing.
  • India secured the 10th spot in Climate Policy, showcasing moderate progress compared to its performance in previous assessments.
Way forward
  • Investing in research and development of genetically modified or selectively bred climate-resilient crop varieties tailored to withstand extreme weather conditions, ensuring food security despite changing climate patterns.
  • Constructing vertical forests within urban spaces to enhance green cover and biodiversity while mitigating the urban heat island effect. These structures consist of multiple levels of vegetation on building exteriors, offering ecological benefits and improving air quality.
  • Creating floating solar farms on water bodies like lakes and reservoirs to generate renewable energy. This innovative approach optimizes land use, reduces evaporation from water surfaces, and produces clean energy.
  • Community-Based Climate Insurance: Implementing community-driven climate insurance schemes that involve local communities in risk-sharing and climate adaptation strategies. This helps vulnerable populations recover from climate-related disasters.
  • Utilizing blockchain technology to create transparent and efficient carbon credit systems. This would enable accurate tracking and trading of carbon credits, encouraging businesses and individuals to invest in emission reduction projects.
Source- DTE

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