# Fully implementing methane plans could reverse emissions growth but miss 2030 target

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-19T20:40:01+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-fully-methane-reverse-emissions-growth.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/fully-implementing-methane-plans-could-reverse-emissions-growth-but-mi-207501/

A new study, led by IIASA researchers and coauthored by UNEP colleagues, finds that if governments fully implement their methane reduction plans, they could reduce global emissions by 11% between 2020 and 2030. This would reverse the current trend of increasing methane emissions, but would not be sufficient to achieve the goal of the Global Methane Pledge.

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