All climate initiatives

International Coalition

Global Methane Pledge

A voluntary pledge by participating countries to work together toward a collective reduction in global methane emissions this decade.

Lead organisation

Launched by the United States and the European Union at COP26 in 2021

Geographic scope

Global

Works with

National governments

Themes

Methane and Air Quality, Emissions Reduction

The sections below summarise the initiative’s own published description. They are not an independent evaluation.

Purpose

To cut global anthropogenic methane emissions by at least 30 percent from 2020 levels by 2030, as a collective goal.

Problem addressed

Methane is a potent greenhouse gas responsible for a large share of near-term warming.

Approach and major activities

Country participation in a shared, collective target

Sector pathways for energy, agriculture and waste

Improved methane measurement and reporting

Intended participants

Participating national governments.

Official website

globalmethanepledge.org
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