Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI)
The Climate Change Performance Index is an independent monitoring tool designed to assess how effectively countries are responding to climate change. It evaluates the climate performance of major emitters and highlights gaps between global commitments and actual implementation.
- The index is jointly released by three international climate organisations:
- Germanwatch
- New Climate Institute
- Climate Action Network International
Purpose of the Index
The CCPI provides transparency in international climate politics by:
- Tracking the climate performance of high-emission countries
- Comparing national climate policies and actions
- Encouraging accountability under global climate agreements
- Highlighting leaders and laggards in climate action
It has been published annually since 2005.
Parameters Used for Assessment
Countries are evaluated across four major categories:
- Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions
- Renewable Energy Deployment
- Energy Use Patterns
- Climate Policy Implementation
Each category assigns scores based on current levels, recent trends, and alignment with the Paris Agreement pathway.
Key Features of CCPI Rankings
- No country is placed in the top three positions, symbolising that no nation is on track to meet the 1.5°C target.
- The ranking system is designed to spotlight both best practices and policy deficiencies.
Highlights of the 2026 Edition
- Countries such as Denmark, the United Kingdom, and Morocco emerged as strong performers.
- Major economies, including China, Russia, the United States, and Saudi Arabia, received very low overall scores.
- India was placed in the medium-performing bracket due to moderate scores in emissions, energy use, and policy, and lower progress in renewable energy.
