What is the objective of the Global Methane Initiative?
The Global Methane Initiative is an action-oriented initiative that reduces global methane emissions to enhance economic growth, promote energy security, improve the environment, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The initiative focuses on cost-effective, near-term methane recovery and use as a clean energy source. This is achieved internationally through collaboration between developed countries, developing countries, and countries with economies in transition — together with strong participation from the private sector. The Global Methane Initiative targets four major methane sources for action: landfills, underground coal mines, natural gas and oil systems, and agriculture (manure management).
