India slipped five spots from 2025 to rank 28th in the 2026 Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI). On the global climate calendar, Earthshot Prize events are taking place across Mumbai and Jaipur from 13 to 17 November 2026, while international climate negotiations are centred on COP31 hosted in Antalya, Turkiye.
Key Facts
Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2026: India ranked 28th, five places lower than its 2025 ranking.
Earthshot Prize 2026: Hosted in India across Mumbai and Jaipur from 13 to 17 November 2026 to spotlight global environmental innovators.
COP31 Climate Summit: Hosted in Antalya, Turkiye (with Daily Quiz coverage reviewing major UNFCCC COP milestones).
GK Context
CCPI is published annually: by Germanwatch, the NewClimate Institute, and Climate Action Network (CAN) International, evaluating 63 countries and the EU across four categories: GHG Emissions (40%), Renewable Energy (20%), Energy Use (20%), and Climate Policy (20%).
The first three ranks: (1–3) in CCPI are traditionally left vacant because no country performs well enough to achieve an overall 'very high' rating.
Static GK
Earthshot Prize: Founded in 2020 by Prince William and The Royal Foundation, awarding GBP 1 million each to five winners annually.
UNFCCC COP1 was held: in Berlin (1995); COP21 (Paris Agreement) in 2015; COP28 in Dubai (2023); COP29 in Baku (2024); COP30 in Belem, Brazil (2025).
Mains Analytical Framework
India's Energy Transition Paradox: Rapid renewable capacity addition coexists with rising coal demand to meet industrial and cooling needs, affecting CCPI scores.
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Analyse the factors behind India's 28th rank in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2026 and outline policy steps to align energy security with net-zero commitments.
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