Brazil methane emissions: 37 solutions proposed to reduce climate impact

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The Observatório do Clima has released a report detailing 37 specific solutions to reduce methane (CH4) emissions in Brazil. According to data from the Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Removals Estimation System (SEEG), Brazil released 21 million tons of methane into the atmosphere in 2024, ranking it as the fifth largest emitter globally, following China, the United States, India, and Russia.

The proposed solutions target four primary sectors: agriculture, waste, land use/forests, and energy. The agricultural sector is the largest contributor, accounting for approximately 75.8% of national emissions (15.7 million tons). Proposed measures for this sector include improved animal management, territorial planning, and increased access to technical assistance and credit. The waste sector follows, contributing 16% of emissions, with solutions focusing on landfill governance and the elimination of open dumps.

Additionally, the report highlights the potential of biogas and biomethane as tools for decarbonization. Instituto MBCBrasil announced a comprehensive study on the biomethane market, noting its effectiveness for heavy transport decarbonization. The integration of biogas capture from landfills and sewage systems is identified as a key strategy for both the waste and energy sectors to mitigate climate impact.

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Brasil · Brazil · David Tsai · Imaflora · Instituto MBCBrasil · Observatório do Clima · SEEG · Sistema de Estimativas de Emissões e Remoções de Gases de Efeito Estufa

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[● 2 SOURCES] Methane has a global warming potential 28 times greater than carbon dioxide. mrnews.com.br · cenariomt.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] The agricultural sector was responsible for 15.7 million tons of methane in 2024, representing 75.8% of Brazil's total methane emissions. mrnews.com.br · cenariomt.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] The Observatório do Clima released a report containing 37 solutions to reduce methane emissions in Brazil. mrnews.com.br · cenariomt.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] Brazil emitted 21 million tons of methane in 2024. mrnews.com.br · cenariomt.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] Brazil is the fifth largest emitter of methane globally, following China, the United States, India, and Russia. mrnews.com.br · cenariomt.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] The proposed solutions target four sectors: agriculture, waste, land-use change/forests, and energy. mrnews.com.br · cenariomt.com.br