by Javed baloch Images for representation made with Ai
COP29 in Baku sees the release of the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2025. The report shows renewable energy growth but continued fossil fuel reliance, driving global warming.
– Assesses 63 countries + EU, yearly. – These emit 90% of global emissions. – Focuses assessment on emissions, renewables, energy use, and climate policy.
– Top Performers: Denmark (4th), Netherlands (5th), UK (6th). – Worst Performers: Iran (67th), Saudi Arabia (66th), UAE (65th), Russia (64th). – Biggest Emitters: China (55th) and the US (57th) rated very low.
– Renewables grew in 61 of 64 countries. – Denmark leads with high climate policy ratings. – The UK climbs to 6th, thanks to a coal phase-out and limits on fossil fuel licenses.
– Emissions trends rated low or very low in 29 countries. – Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Russia remain reliant on fossil fuels. – China relies heavily on coal despite a renewable energy boom.
– G20 must act urgently – responsible for 75% of emissions. – India (10th) and the UK (6th) are G20 leaders in climate action. – Russia, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea perform the worst in the G20.