UNEP’s International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO) is working with countries to strengthen their understanding of methane emissions and to help stakeholders harness data provided by UNEP’s IMEO to pursue strategic methane mitigation actions.
The energy sector has the greatest potential for rapid, cost-effective emissions reduction, which is why IMEO’s training was first developed for decision makers in the oil and gas sector. Now, IMEO is expanding its efforts to other methane emitting sectors.
IMEO’s Methane Training Series, developed in collaboration with Carbon Limits and Environmental Defense Fund, builds capacities in governments and National Oil Companies (NOC) to support them to better manage and mitigate methane emissions from the oil and gas sector. The training is geared toward policymakers, regulators and NOC employees and is offered free of charge upon consultation with UNEP. It can be delivered both virtually and in-person and tailored to countries and audiences.
IMEO’s Methane Training Series comprises 4 core modules covering key information on methane sources, measurement and quantification, and mitigation. Other optional modules can be delivered based on the needs of the audience and provide further information on regulation, satellites, flaring and liquefied natural gas.
Learning opportunities for participants:
- Discuss specific technical topics related to oil and gas methane emissions with international organizations, NGOs, and other governments to identify areas for collaboration on methane mitigation.
- Engage with oil and gas companies in voluntary efforts to reduce methane emissions.
- Discuss with national stakeholders the impact of methane emissions, the low cost of mitigation, and pursue options for near-tern emissions reduction.
- Discuss with IMEO team further collaboration opportunities, including science measurement studies, Oil and Gas Methane Partnership 2.0 (OGMP 2.0) membership, and policy and legislative support with IMEO partners including Climate and Clean Air Coalition and International Energy Agency.
For more information, please contact meghan.demeter@un.org.
