The 2010 Climate Competitiveness Index shows that in spite of uncertainty surrounding international climate negotiations, countries have forged ahead with low carbon growth strategies in the first quarter of 2010. One third of countries show promising gains in low carbon economic growth since Copenhagen climate accord.

Find out which geo-economic areas are successfully combining climate accountability and performance by scrolling-over the key below.

The Climate Competitiveness Index (CCI) combines two sets of data on climate accountability (the climate strategy is clear, ambitious, and supported by all stakeholders) and climate performance (the country has the track record and capabilities to deliver the strategy). Each dimension has four domains and 13 variables. The CCI 2010 does not combine the scores of the two dimensions into a single league table for this inaugural version of the index.

Download the technical report which presents the range of indicators assembled to measure how countries are progressing towards a low carbon economy.

Launched at the Business for Environment Global Summit in Seoul, South Korea, attended by hundreds of political, business and civil society leaders, the 2010 Index is a timely new assessment of public policy, business action, civil society initiatives and consumer patterns in 95 countries. It builds on analysis from AccountAbility in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

This website presents detailed information for the countries in our 'Climate Competitiveness Zone' and provides examples of good practices from around the world.