Despite recent methane policy developments, InfluenceMap's analysis indicates that there is still a significant gap in the adoption of ambitious methane policy and regulation, with industry actors largely opposing such efforts.
InfluenceMap's interactive map illustrates global methane emissions by country and signatories of the Global Methane Pledge. It also details which countries currently have methane regulations for the energy sector and agricultural sector, two of the largest contributors to anthropogenic methane emissions.
Since COP26 in November 2021, countries have increased efforts in developing methane policies, including regulations and pre-regulatory policy such as action plans. However, there is still a disconnect between countries supporting voluntary methane targets and action, and those implementing regulations for key high-emitting sectors.
Filter the map below to explore the global methane policy landscape and search or click countries to understand policy progress to date. Then use the Policy Tracker and Narrative Tracker tools to understand how companies and industry are engaging with the policies currently in play.
InfluenceMap maintains the world’s leading database of corporate and industry association lobbying of climate policy around the globe, covering over 500 companies and 250 industry groups globally. Full details of what our metrics mean are contained within the info icons. A full explanation of our methodology can be found here.
