India tops in the emission of greenhouse gases (GHG) in the world, the Emissions Gap Report 2025 by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has revealed while warning of serious escalation of climate risks and damages.

“The highest absolute increase in total GHG emissions, excluding land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF), was observed in India and China, while Indonesia recorded the fastest relative growth in emissions,” the report released on November 4 states.

GHG emissions of the G20 members, excluding the African Union, account for 77 per cent of global emissions and increased by 0.7 per cent in 2024. Many countries outside of G20 also showed significant increases in emissions in 2024. Of the six largest emitters of GHGs, which includes China, US and Russia, the Euro

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