New Delhi, Nov. 13 -- India ranked 28th, down five spots from last year, in the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) released at the 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Turkey, on Wednesday. The index, which tracks the climate mitigation performance of 64 countries and the European Union (EU), found that no country performed well enough across all categories to secure a "very high" rating. The countries assessed account for more than 90% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The first three spots were left vacant. Denmark ranked highest at fourth, followed by Lithuania and Luxembourg. The EU was placed 19th. India received medium ratings in greenhouse gas emissions, energy use and climate policy. It ranked 13th in climate policy, 33rd in energy use, 40th in renewable energy and 31st in emissions. "India ranks 28th in CCPI, down five places from previous year. It retains an overall medium rating, receiving a medium rating in GHG Emissions, Energy Use, and Climate Policy," said the report released. It acknowledged India's progress in renewable energy but flagged inadequate storage and grid infrastructure....