​Consider the following statement about the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI,2023): -
1. India improves 2 ranks in CCPI 2023
2. This report was published by German Watch, New Climate Institute, and Climate
Action Network International is based in Germany.
3. The first, second, third, and fourth ranks were not awarded to any country
4. India was the best among the G20 countries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?​

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Statement 1,2, and 4

Explanation:

Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2023:

• India advanced two positions, securing the 8th rank in CCPI 2023, up from 10th in the previous edition 2022.
• The CCPI is jointly published by Germanwatch, the New Climate Institute, and the Climate Action Network International, all headquartered in Germany. ​
• In CCPI 2023, the first three ranks were deliberately left vacant, as no country achieved the required performance across all index categories to be placed in these top positions. ​
• India was the highest-ranked G20 country, positioned at 8th place, outperforming other major economies in the group.

Information Booster:

Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2024:

India-Specific Highlights:

India and the United Kingdom are the only G20 nations in the High Performer category.

Top-Ranking Countries (2024):

Ranks 1-3 are left vacant as no country is on track to meet the Paris Agreement goals fully.

About the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI):

•  First Released: 2005
• Purpose: Tracks efforts to combat climate change by the world’s largest emitters.
• Coverage: 63 countries + EU, responsible for 90% of global emissions

Assessment Criteria (Four Categories):

1. Greenhouse Gas Emissions (40%)
2. Renewable Energy (20%)
3. Energy Use (20%)
4. Climate Policy (20%)(Domestic & International Policy Implementation)