This briefing provides an overview of the key sources of methane (CH4) in the EU. It also describes the main EU and international policy processes for reducing CH4 emissions, which contribute to achieving the objectives of the Paris Agreement and climate neutrality.
Methane emissions in the EU: The key to immediate action on climate change
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Region
Europe
Published
2023
Resource Type
Technical report
Category
Methane fundamentals
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