Japan ranks among the worst performers in an index comparing the emissions of 58 countries and measures to protect the climate, far below other major emitters like the United States and India, according to a report by Germanwatch and Climate Action Network Europe.

Japan came in at 58th, just above Australia, according to the report. Denmark tops the list, though it ranks only fourth since the first three spots have been left open, according to the report.

"No country is acting enough to prevent dangerous climate change," the groups said in a statement.