Seizing the Methane Moment

While methane gas is responsible for approximately 30 percent of the warming we’ve experienced to date, it has not been sufficiently prioritized in policy decisions or climate finance. Reducing methane emissions is one of the most impactful—and cost-effective—ways to tackle global warming at scale. By taking bold action now, we could save 255,000 lives from premature death, spare 775,000 people from asthma-related hospital visits, and reclaim 73 billion hours of lost labor every year. The potential for a healthier, more productive future is within reach.

To seize the moment on this urgent issue, philanthropists pledged $200 million to create the Global Methane Hub (GMH), which was established after the launch of the Global Methane Pledge to provide support and resources for the over 150 countries that have committed to take action toward reducing methane emissions.

GMH unites philanthropists, experts, nonprofits, and governments to scale solutions that drastically reduce emissions. By mobilizing philanthropic investment, GMH influences policy, leverages financing, and supports breakthrough technologies like the Methane Alert Response System—an innovative satellite tool that detects major leaks in the energy sector, providing crucial data to NGOs and governments, helping to reduce emissions in 20 cities, and impacting the lives of 135 million people over the next three years.