Methane is a potent greenhouse gas and significantly contributes to global warming and air pollution, yet it has a relatively short atmospheric lifetime. Rapidly reducing methane emissions globally would yield significant outcomes in combating climate change and require collective efforts from all countries.
A new report from the Center for Global Sustainability analyzes 276 methane-related policies from key global emitters, providing a detailed comparison of their policy landscapes and identifying both gaps and successful practices. Shifting the focus from key emitters such as the United States and China, the analysis investigates the policies of 15 countries accounting for approximately 39% of global methane emissions and provides policy recommendations to enhance future methane mitigation efforts.