On day nine of COP29, which focused on food, water, and agriculture, over 30 countries endorsed a declaration on reducing methane from organic waste.
The nations that signed the Declaration represent 47% of global methane emissions from organic waste and include 7 of the world’s 10 largest organic waste methane emitters.
As part of the Declaration, the countries have committed to launching concrete policies and roadmaps to meet these sectoral methane targets.
The signatories include the United Kingdom, Japan, Brazil, the USA, the United Arab Emirates, and the Republic of The Gambia.
The COP29 Presidency launched the Reducing Methane from Organic Waste Declaration at the Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, this week.
Commenting on the Declaration, COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev, said: “Today’s declaration takes a great stride forward in helping nations to implement the Global Methane Pledge, which is an important part of global efforts to reduce our emissions in this critical decade for climate action.”
The Declaration follows the implementation of the 2021 Global Methane Pledge (GMP), which was launched at COP26.
The GMP sets a global target of reducing methane emissions by at least 30% below 2020 levels by 2030.
Martina Otto, Head of the UNEP-Convened CCAC Secretariat, commented: “Fast-tracking actions to reduce methane from organic waste is critical to keep the goals of the Paris Agreement within reach, and can strengthen our food systems globally while harnessing circular economy opportunities.”
