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NDTV
3 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
Climate Change Performance Index 2025: Where India Stands
The 2025 Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) has revealed a stark reality. It said no country has met all the criteria for a top overall rating. As a result, the top three positions on the list remain vacant. 'No country performs well enough in all index categories to achieve an overall very high rating. The first three overall positions, therefore, remain empty,' the CCPI report stated. The report added that the high-ranking countries must continue to intensify their actions to help limit global warming to well below 2°C, with 1.5°C as the ideal target. GHG Emissions, Renewable Energy, Energy Use and Climate Policy are the four areas in which the effectiveness of climate mitigation was evaluated. Denmark leads the pack as the highest-ranked country, holding the 4th position with an overall score of 78.37. The nation does well, particularly in renewable energy and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions management, while achieving a moderate rating in energy consumption. The Netherlands and the United Kingdom hold 5th and 6th on the list, respectively. Meanwhile, the bottom 10 countries in the 2025 CCPI include the Islamic Republic of Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, with scores ranging from 17.47 to 39.23. India's ranking India secured the 10th spot in this year's CCPI rankings, marking a slight drop from previous years but maintaining its status among the better performers globally. According to the report, the country scores high in greenhouse gas emissions and energy use, medium in climate policy, but low in renewable energy. It also stated that India has made strong strides in expanding renewable energy, particularly solar power. Large-scale solar projects and the Rooftop Solar Scheme have seen progress, alongside growing adoption of electric vehicles, especially two-wheelers. But coal remains a major energy source, stated the report, with India among the top holders of coal reserves and planning increased production. Even UK among top performers The report stated that it assesses 63 countries and the EU, 'which together account for over 90% of global greenhouse gas emissions.' While India and the UK are among the few G20 nations on track with relatively low per capita emissions, other major emitters such as China (ranked 55), the United States (ranked 57), Canada (ranked 62), and the United Arab Emirates (ranked 65) lag. According to the report, the United Kingdom has significantly improved its position, rising to 6th place in the current CCPI rankings. The UK scores high in greenhouse gas emissions and energy use, holds a medium rating in climate policy, but ranks low in renewable energy. The top and bottom 10 countries in the 2025 Climate Change Performance Index Top 10: First three position remain vacant. 4th: Denmark – 78.37 5th: Netherlands – 69.6 6th: United Kingdom – 69.29 7th: Philippines – 68.41 8th: Morocco – 68.32 9th: Norway – 68.21 10th: India – 67.99 Bottom 10: 67th: Islamic Republic of Iran – 17.47 66th: Saudi Arabia – 18.15 65th: United Arab Emirates – 19.54 64th: Russian Federation – 23.54 63rd: Republic of Korea – 26.42 62nd: Canada – 28.37 61st: Kazakhstan – 33.43 60th: Chinese Taipei – 34.87 59th: Argentina – 35.96 58th: Japan – 39.23 The findings underline the urgent need for more ambitious and effective climate policies worldwide, particularly from the largest emitters.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Climate Change Performance Index: Top and bottom 10 countries in 2025 — where does India rank?
Climate Change Performance Index 2025: Climate change is real! Despite being the central topic of debate for decades, climate change continues to accelerate, global temperature continues to inch towards 'tipping points', and greenhouse gas concentrations rise at unprecedented levels. Out of 64 countries responsible for over 90% of global GHG emissions, only 22 are making progress in the Climate Change Performance Index 2025, while 42 are falling behind. This year, the top three positions remain vacant, with no single country ranking 'very high' on all parameters for climate change mitigation in 2025. Denmark has retained its rank as the top country (#4) in the CCPI Index 2025, earning a very high rating in the renewable energy category, a high rating in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate policy, and a medium rating in energy use. Notably, G20 countries account for over 75% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions, with 14 of their countries receiving a low or very low CCPI score; however, India and the United Kingdom are two G20 countries on track with low GHG emissions per capita. Contrastingly, countries like China, the United States of America (USA), Canada, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and more have been ranked very low. Source: Climate Change Performance Index 2025 Note: None of the countries earned positions one through three. No country is doing enough to mitigate hazardous climate change. Slipping down to two positions, India ranks tenth in the 2025 CCPI, remaining among the top achievers. India ranks high in the GHG emissions and energy use categories, medium in climate policy, and low in renewable energy. India has made significant progress in renewable energy policy, particularly through large-scale solar power plants and the implementation of the Rooftop Solar Scheme. Despite these encouraging achievements, India remains largely dependent on coal, and experts believe its phase-out is moving too slowly. Source: Climate Change Performance Index 2025 Cherry Gupta is an Assistant Manager - Content at The Indian Express. She is responsible for crafting compelling narratives, uncovering the latest news and developments, and driving engaging content based on data and trends to boost website traffic and audience engagement. One can connect with her on LinkedIn or by mail at ... Read More
Egypt Today
23-03-2025
- Climate
- Egypt Today
Egypt Climbs Two Spots in the CCPI 2025, Ranking 20th: CAPMAS
Egypt has moved up two places in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) for 2025, securing the 20th position out of 67 countries CAIRO – 23 March 2025: Egypt has moved up two places in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) for 2025, securing the 20th position out of 67 countries, up from 22nd last year, according to a press release from the state-owned Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) on Sunday. The CAPMAS statement was issued in conjunction with World Meteorological Day, which is observed annually on March 23. This day marks the founding of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the implementation of the Convention on Meteorology, aiming to support countries in preserving the environment and achieving sustainable development goals. According to the CCPI 2025, Egypt received "high" ratings in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions and Energy Use, a "medium" rating in Climate Policy, and a "very low" rating in Renewable Energy. On May 20, 2022, Egypt launched its National Strategy for Climate Change 2050, aimed at improving citizens' quality of life, fostering sustainable economic growth, and preserving natural resources. Egypt is one of the most vulnerable countries to the negative impacts of climate change, which threaten key sectors such as agriculture, water resources, coastal areas, health, population, and infrastructure. Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly highlighted these challenges during the launch of the national strategy, stressing that these impacts pose an additional layer of difficulty to the nation's ongoing challenges.
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Willis, Global Parametrics offer parametric cover for Vietnam coffee farmers
Willis, a WTW business, and Global Parametrics, a CelsiusPro Group company, have unveiled parametric insurance cover to coffee farmers in Vietnam. This payout compensates for losses incurred during the 2024 coffee-growing season due to low rainfall. In early 2024, Willis placed the parametric solution with Bao Minh Insurance Corporation in Vietnam. This insurance protects coffee farmers' revenue against yield losses caused by insufficient rainfall during the flowering period, the release said. The solution leverages satellite data to monitor rainfall levels in Vietnam's coffee-growing regions, ensuring a 'timely' payout when rainfall falls below predefined thresholds. The risk capacity for these payouts was provided by the Natural Disaster Fund (NDF), a public-private partnership managed by Global Parametrics. The NDF's contributors include the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and German development bank KfW. The coffee climate protection insurance (CCPI) programme was developed by Willis and Global Parametrics under the De-Risk South East Asia initiative. It involves collaboration with ECOM Agroindustrial Corp, Bao Minh Insurance Corporation and the University of Southern Queensland in Australia. Global Parametrics CEO Angus Kirk said: 'Many of these farmers operate on a small scale with limited financial resources, which constrains their ability to cope with the impact of deviations in rainfall and temperature patterns on their crops. We look forward to continuing our work with our partners in Vietnam.' Willis alternative risk transfer solutions MD Claire Wilkinson said: 'This programme supports the resilience of coffee farmers in Vietnam against the impacts of an increasingly volatile climate, giving them much-needed financial support and allowing them to recover quickly when adverse weather threatens their livelihoods.' Willis Towers Watson (WTW) posted net income of $1.25bn (£992.24m) for the fourth quarter of 2024, an increase from $623m in the same quarter of 2023. However, for the full year of 2024, WTW registered a net loss of $88m, compared with a net income of $1.1bn in 2023. "Willis, Global Parametrics offer parametric cover for Vietnam coffee farmers " was originally created and published by Life Insurance International, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
