The Global Methane Pledge (GMP) unites 159 participating countries in pursuit of a goal to cut methane emissions 30 percent below 2020 levels by 2030. At the 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP 29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, participants met to review progress made over the last year and commit to new actions to tackle this potent greenhouse gas. Highlights include:
RAISING AMBITION: 159 GMP Countries and Nearly 100 National Plans
MOBILIZING FINANCE: Over $2 Billion in Grants and Billions More in Project Finance
ACCELERATING ACTION: Policies and Regulations from more than a Dozen Top Emitters Across Sectors
ADVANCING DATA: Greatly Expanded Data Availability and Action