Tackling Methane Emissions: Now And In The Future

Prepared by the Methane Matters Coalition, this paper emphasises the critical role methane plays as a potent greenhouse gas, contributing to about a third of global warming to date. It highlights that methane emissions must be significantly reduced—by 34% below 2019 levels by 2030, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), to meet the Paris Agreement’s goals.

The paper critiques the EU’s current methane reduction strategies, pointing out gaps, especially in the agricultural sector, and calls for binding methane reduction targets across all sectors. It also stresses the importance of international cooperation and financial support to effectively mitigate methane emissions globally.

Available in English.