India Plummets to Second Last in Global Environmental Performance, Ninth in Climate Disaster Impact
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Why in news
India's ranking dropped significantly in the 2026 Environmental Performance Index and Climate Change Performance Index, highlighting challenges in sustainability and climate resilience.
Background
The 2026 Environmental Performance Index ranked India 176th out of 177 nations with a score of 22.46. India also ranked 23rd in the Climate Change Performance Index, falling from its previous 10th position.
Facts for Prelims
- Report / IndexEnvironmental Performance Index: Measures sustainability across air/water quality, biodiversity, forestry, and GHG reduction.
- FactIndia's score in the 2026 Environmental Performance Index: 22.46.
- FactIndia ranked 9th most affected by climate-related disasters over the last three decades.
- Report / IndexClimate Change Performance Index: Ranked Denmark first out of 63 countries and the EU.
For Mains
Q. Analyze the factors contributing to India's declining rank in global environmental indices and suggest measures to enhance climate resilience.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- correlation between wealth and environmental scores
- impact of climate-related disasters
- need for sustainable development goals (SDGs)
- policy interventions for GHG reduction
Keywords: sustainability · climate resilience · greenhouse gas reduction · environmental degradation · climate vulnerability
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