Methane matters: Three steps for parliamentary action

Methane is a major driver of global climate change, with a warming potential more than 80 times stronger than carbon dioxide over 20 years. However, unlike carbon dioxide, methane remains in the atmosphere for only about a decade. This short lifespan means that cutting methane is one of the fastest ways to slow global heating.

This guide is a practical tool for parliamentarians to take informed, fair and effective action on methane from the local to the global level. It begins by outlining the essential information you need to understand what methane is, why it matters, where it comes from, and how it connects to your work. It then introduces a three-step approach for parliamentarians to take action on methane.