India has slipped sharply in the latest Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), exposing how the climate crisis—already tearing through our cities, coasts and farms—is being worsened by policy choices that favour corporations over people. Despite being one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable nations, India’s global climate ranking has deteriorated due to rising emissions, weak renewable energy momentum, inadequate mitigation efforts and insufficient support systems for communities on the frontlines. This decline is not an accident—it reflects a deeper crisis where government priorities tilt towards polluters instead of protecting citizens from extreme heat, floods, droughts and collapsing ecosystems.
While ordinary people breathe toxic air and farmers battle unpredictable weather, big industries continue to receive concessions, clearances and exemptions that accelerate environmental destruction. India cannot afford this path. The CCPI warning is clear: unless policies shift away from corporate greed and towards public welfare, the climate emergency will intensify, with devastating consequences for millions.
