# Climate rankings differ because they measure different ideas of fairness 2026-08-14T16:08:36+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet India’s poor showing in the 2026 Environmental Performance Index has renewed debate over whether global climate rankings treat developing countries fairly. The index, produced by Yale and Columbia Universities, places India among the worst performers, while the Climate Change Performance Index ranks it among the world’s best. The contrast is also visible elsewhere. Morocco ranks near the bottom on the EPI’s climate scores but among the best on the CCPI. The United States shows the reverse pattern. A Mongabay-India commentary says the divergence reflects different scientific and ethical choices. The EPI relies largely on absolute and projected greenhouse gas emissions. The CCPI focuses on emissions per person. A 2024 study found that replacing the EPI’s most heavily weighted indicators with fairness-based measures sharply improved the standing of South Asia and the Global South. ## Coverage - india.mongabay.com Tags: Columbia University, Environmental Performance Index, India, Morocco, Yale University Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/climate-rankings-differ-because-they-measure-different-ideas-of-fairness/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/climate-rankings-differ-because-they-measure-different-ideas-of-fairness/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.