Overview
- The Climate Change Performance Index 2026 released at COP30 in Belém ranks India 23rd, a fall of 13 places from last year.
- India is now classed as a medium performer overall, with medium ratings for greenhouse gas emissions, climate policy and energy use, and a low rating for renewable energy.
- Report authors link the slide to steadily rising emissions, increasing energy demand, the absence of a national coal exit plan, and ongoing auctions for new coal blocks.
- The index notes India reported reaching 50% of installed power capacity from non‑fossil sources in 2025, ahead of its 2030 NDC target.
- Country experts recommend a time‑bound coal phase‑down leading to phase‑out, a no‑new‑coal date, redirection of fossil subsidies to decentralized renewables, stronger siting safeguards, and sectoral and state milestones.