Methane Gas: Global Cooperation for Pollutant Reduction Is Widely Discussed at COP30

Written by Rodrigo Souza

Published on 17/11/2025 at 09:10

Updated on 17/11/2025 at 16:41

O gás metano aparece como ponto de partida das discussões realizadas no último dia 13 de novembro no painel “Resíduos Pecuários como Solução Climática: Políticas, Tecnologias e Cooperação na Redução do Metano”, durante a COP30 (Foto: Freepik)

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The Discussion at COP30 Presented Actions That Connect Methane Gas to Sustainable Management, Highlighting Technologies, Policies, and International Cooperation to Reduce Emissions and Support Global Strategies

The methane gas emerged as the starting point for discussions held on November 13 during the panel “Livestock Waste as a Climate Solution: Policies, Technologies, and Cooperation in Methane Reduction,” at the COP30, according to a report published.

The meeting brought together experts from different countries alongside Brazilian institutions such as the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Embrapa Swine and Poultry, and Institute 17, creating a space dedicated to technical dialogue on mitigation.

Brazil presented results supported by more than fifteen years of actions from the ABC+ Plan, which already guide rural properties in various regions and demonstrate how well-structured strategies assist other countries in the Global South.

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Methane Gas Reduction Is Fundamental in Various Sectors

The importance of reducing methane gas emissions was highlighted during the panel for involving areas such as agriculture, energy, transportation, waste, and industry.

Participants explained that this compound has a climate impact significantly greater than that of carbon dioxide in the short term, which is why mitigation actions help reduce environmental pressures and improve productive performance.

Furthermore, appropriate management practices prevent economic losses and enhance energy utilization, especially when biodigestion systems are combined with stable policies.

This integration transforms environmental liabilities into useful sources of thermal and electrical energy, allowing governments to structure programs that reduce emissions without compromising the supply of international markets.

Paths for Global Methane Reduction in Livestock

During the panel, experts presented practices aimed at methane gas reduction, reinforcing the role of the guide “Animal Waste Management for Methane Mitigation,” developed by Mapa, Embrapa Swine and Poultry, Institute 17, and Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC).

The material gathers recommendations adaptable to various production systems and provides support for state policies and national strategies that aim to reorganize waste use.

According to federal agricultural tax auditor Sidney Medeiros, the document addresses the need to organize technical knowledge accumulated over more than fifteen years of actions from the ABC+ Plan, supporting decisions and inspiring applicable practices in tropical climate countries.

Methane Gas and Agricultural Biodigestion Technologies

The discussion presented initiatives that combine research and innovation to expand the use of biodigesters, improve energy utilization, and modernize waste management.

Participants described experiences linked to electricity generation, capture systems, and models that guide properties of different sizes.

These actions converge with the guidelines of the guide launched at the meeting, detailing technological alternatives capable of supporting public policies and strengthening sustainable practices.

Sustainable Animal Waste Management Solutions

The debate, moderated by Alessandro Sanches, included contributions from Anita Nana Okuribido, Gustavo Mozzer, Airton Kunz, and Semida Silveira.

They presented solutions that reduce methane gas emissions and promote energy security through structured management systems.

The initiatives demonstrated how integrated projects can meet international requirements, improve productive performance, and support countries seeking to adopt mitigation strategies aligned with tropical realities.

The exchange of experiences reinforced that cooperation networks increase the capacity to implement applicable solutions and strengthen programs aimed at reducing the impacts of methane gas.

Methane Gas: Global Cooperation for Pollutant Reduction Is Widely Discussed at COP30

The Discussion at COP30 Presented Actions That Connect Methane Gas to Sustainable Management, Highlighting Technologies, Policies, and International Cooperation to Reduce Emissions and Support Global Strategies

Methane Gas Reduction Is Fundamental in Various Sectors

Paths for Global Methane Reduction in Livestock

Methane Gas and Agricultural Biodigestion Technologies

Sustainable Animal Waste Management Solutions

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Methane Gas: Global Cooperation for Pollutant Reduction Is Widely Discussed at COP30

The Discussion at COP30 Presented Actions That Connect Methane Gas to Sustainable Management, Highlighting Technologies, Policies, and International Cooperation to Reduce Emissions and Support Global Strategies

Methane Gas Reduction Is Fundamental in Various Sectors

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Methane Gas and Agricultural Biodigestion Technologies

Sustainable Animal Waste Management Solutions

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Brazil will harvest a record crop of up to 357 million tons of grains, but it does not have the capacity to store a large part of it. The storage deficit has reached the highest level in history and is equivalent to almost the entire production of Argentina.

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