The greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity growth rate indicator serves as a signal of countries' progress in decoupling emissions from economic growth. EPI calculates an annual average growth rate in GHG emissions per unit of GDP over the years 2008-2017. This indicator highlights the need for action on climate change mitigation in countries at all income levels.
Original source: Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research.
When using this variable, please cite both EPI and the original source.
Type of variable: Continuous
Last updated by source: 2022-06-06