Climate change performance of baltic states based on global climate change indices

This paper explores the climate change performance of the Baltic States-Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania - through the lens of global climate indices, with particular emphasis on the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI). As EU member states, the Baltic countries are subject to increasingly ambitious climate and energy policies driven by the European Green Deal and the Fit for 55 package. Based on analysis of climate performance indicators and other composite indexes, this study assesses the methodological approaches to climate change performance measurement and applies these tools to evaluate the Baltic States. Comparative analysis with indices such as the CCPI, the Environmental Performance Index (EPI), the Transition Performance Index (TPI), Climate Risk Index (CRI), and the European Extreme Events Climate Index (E3CI) offers a multidimensional view of both climate change mitigation policy effectiveness and climate vulnerability. The findings highlight the region's relatively favorable climate policy performance, driven by proactive renewable energy and GHG emissions reduction strategies, while underscoring the need for ongoing adaptation measures.