The climate change performance index: background and methodology

Getting a clear understanding of national and international
climate policy is difficult, as the numerous states which need to be taken stock of have various initial positions and interests. To untangle the knot of differentiated responsibilities, held and broken promises, and encouraging steps towards an effective
international climate policy, Germanwatch has developed the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI). The index compares the 57 states that together are responsible for more than 90 percent of annual worldwide carbon dioxide emissions. Their climate
change performance is evaluated according to uniform
criteria and the results are ranked.