| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | India improves in Global Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2025 |
| Report Released By | Germanwatch at UN Climate Summit COP30 in Belem, Brazil |
| India's Ranking (2024) | 15th (improved from 10th in 2023) |
| India's Long-Term Ranking (1995-2024) | 9th (improved from 8th) |
| Key Findings for India | - Faced 430 extreme weather events<br>- Recorded over 80,000 fatalities<br>- Suffered economic losses of USD 170 billion |
| Major Climate Disasters in India | Cyclones Hudhud (2014), Amphan (2020); Uttarakhand floods (2013); Heatwaves in 1998, 2002, 2003, 2015 |
| Reasons for Improved Ranking | - Strengthened early warning systems<br>- Enhanced disaster recovery frameworks<br>- Implementation of National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)<br>- Leadership in CDRI initiative |
| Global Impact (1995-2024) | - 9,700 extreme weather events<br>- 832,000 deaths<br>- Economic losses of USD 4.5 trillion |
| Most Affected Countries (Long-Term) | Dominica, Myanmar, Honduras |
| Most Affected Countries (2024) | St Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, Chad |
| India's Policy Framework | - NAPCC (8 missions)<br>- State Action Plans on Climate Change (SAPCCs)<br>- Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)<br>- Expansion of climate-smart agriculture and flood forecasting systems |
| Implications | - Recognition of climate preparedness<br>- Enhanced international collaboration and climate financing<br>- Focus on sustainable urban planning, resilient agriculture, and renewable energy |
| Static GK Facts | - CRI published by Germanwatch<br>- Lower rank means lower climate risk<br>- India ranks 15th (2024) and 9th (1995-2024)<br>- Over 80,000 deaths and USD 170 billion losses in India |
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