Towards a Methane Abatement Framework

Coordinating action in the energy sector

With the climate clock ticking, translating political commitments into implementation has never been more urgent. 

Cutting methane emissions represents one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to slow the rate of global warming in the near-term.

The energy sector has the tools, regulatory momentum and industry engagement to deliver the goal of the Global Methane Pledge. In light of the increased political attention, evolving regulatory landscape and the growing number of technical and financial initiatives, there is a need for a more structured approach to coordination. A Methane Abatement Framework is needed to drive implementation.

This briefing highlights how the UK-led panel of governments, established through the CoP30 statement on “Drastically reducing methane emissions in the Global Fossil Fuel Sector”, can provide the coordinating structure that is missing and evolve from a political signal into a driver of action.