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#BuyMoreTime: Governmental Methane Action

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Welcome to another edition in our series of articles about the importance of tackling methane and other short-lived climate pollutants now. The world is not on track to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, but by focusing on these super pollutants, we can #BuyMoreTime to stabilize the climate. Read more articles in this series on our #BuyMoreTime page and join us by signing our letter to UN Ambassadors, advocating for a Montreal Protocol to limit short-lived climate gases.
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A lot of methane emissions are unintentional—a negative externality of other processes. For that reason, cutting those emissions poses no threat, neither to companies’ primary activities nor to countries’ GDPs. However, because there is often no consequence for releasing methane into the atmosphere, companies are not taking the action necessary to stop it. This session focuses on the importance of governments and international organizations leveraging policy to compel the private sector to abate their methane emissions. Discussion highlights
Methane reduction and global cooperation Cutting methane slows climate warming, buys time for decarbonization, and requires international collaboration, akin to the Montreal Protocol.
Regulatory leadership Certain governments and institutions, like the EU and the government of Nigeria, are leading the way on methane regulations—promoting transparency, cleaner practices, and capacity building through international partnerships.
Fossil fuel industry and enforcement Strong enforcement mechanisms, carbon markets, and capacity-building initiatives are essential to ensure compliance with methane regulations and drive meaningful reductions. UNEP and partners assist countries with policy development, monitoring systems, and enforcement, using satellite technology to track and reduce emissions. Speakers Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe, Director-General, National Council on Climate Change, Nigeria Tibor Stelbaczky, Principal Adviser on Energy Diplomacy, EEAS Martina Otto, Head of Climate and Clean Air Coalition Secretariat, UNEP Ingmar Rentzhog, CEO & Founder, We Don't Have Time Take Action: Sign the #BuyMoreTime Letter The urgency of this crisis demands action. Let decision-makers know about the critical importance of tackling methane and other short lived climate gases. Learn more and sign the #BuyMoreTime letter to call for immediate action.
https://www.wedonthavetime.org/buymoretime



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