Global Methane Emissions Rising, Urgent Action Needed: UN Report 2025

The 2025 Global Methane Status Report by UNEP and CCAC warns that global methane emissions, driven mainly by agriculture and waste, reached 352 million tonnes in 2020 and could rise to 369 million tonnes by 2030. Despite some progress, current efforts fall short of the Global Methane Pledge to cut emissions 30% below 2020 levels. The report emphasizes urgent global action across energy, agriculture, and waste sectors, stronger enforcement, transparency, and international cooperation to achieve critical climate and health benefits.