Unlocking action on livestock methane

The document argues that while methane-reducing technologies for livestock are emerging, their widespread adoption requires a combination of technically sound solutions, tailored financial mechanisms, and strengthened advisory services. It emphasizes the need to move beyond methane intensity improvements to achieve absolute emissions reductions, particularly in developing countries. Key barriers identified include the lack of practical Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) systems and the necessity for economic viability for farmers. Proposed solutions include Advance Market Commitments and insetting programs to de-risk investment and distribute financial benefits across the supply chain.

• Livestock emissions represent the largest human-caused source of methane, and reducing these emissions is a critical strategy for slowing near-term climate change.
• While productivity gains have reduced methane intensity in some regions, there is a significant untapped opportunity for absolute methane reductions, especially in developing countries.
• The adoption of methane-reducing technologies—such as selective breeding, genetics, feed additives, and improved manure management—depends on economic viability and strong market incentives.
• There is an urgent need for underfunded Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) systems, which are essential for building confidence in solutions and unlocking funding mechanisms like insetting programs.

APA

Ferreira, F., Brooke, C., & Olafson, B. (2025). Unlocking action on livestock methane. Clean Air Task Force. https://www.catf.us/2025/05/unlocking-action-livestock-methane/

Chicago

Ferreira, Fernanda, Charles Brooke, and Barrett Olafson. Unlocking action on livestock methane. Clean Air Task Force, 2025. https://www.catf.us/2025/05/unlocking-action-livestock-methane/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{ferreira2025unlocking, author = {Ferreira, Fernanda and Brooke, Charles and Olafson, Barrett}, title = {{Unlocking action on livestock methane}}, institution = {Clean Air Task Force}, year = {2025}, month = may, url = {https://www.catf.us/2025/05/unlocking-action-livestock-methane/}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }