Recently, the Global Methane Assessment 2030 Baseline Report was released by which of thefollowing?

Correct option is B

Correct Answer:(B) UNEP

The Global Methane Assessment: 2030 Baseline Report was released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in collaboration with the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC). Published on November 4, 2022, the report provides detailed projections of anthropogenic methane emissions through 2030 under various baseline scenarios. It also assesses the climate benefits of achieving the Global Methane Pledge target, which aims for a collective reduction of global anthropogenic methane emissions by at least 30% from 2020 levels by 2030.

• Methane's Impact: Methane is a potent greenhouse gas with a global warming potential significantly higher than carbon dioxide over a 20-year period.
• Primary Sources: Major anthropogenic sources of methane include fossil fuel extraction and processing, agriculture (especially livestock and rice cultivation), and waste management.
• Mitigation Potential: The report highlights that implementing available technological measures and policies could reduce methane emissions by approximately 45% by 2030.
• Climate Benefits: Achieving the Global Methane Pledge target could significantly slow the rate of global warming and contribute to limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C.
• Health and Economic Co-benefits: Reducing methane emissions can also improve air quality, leading to health benefits and economic savings.
• Global Participation: Over 100 countries have joined the Global Methane Pledge, demonstrating a collective commitment to address methane emissions.

•  UNDP: The United Nations Development Programme focuses on global development issues but was not directly involved in releasing this specific methane assessment report.
•  World Bank: An international financial institution that provides loans and grants but did not release this methane assessment report.
• UNESCO: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization deals with education, science, and culture, and was not associated with this report.