At COP30 (the United Nation’s 30th Climate Change Conference), in Belem, Brazil, Julie Dabrusin, minister of environment and climate change, reiterated Canada’s commitment to methane reduction.The Global Methane Status Report, released at COP30 by the Climate and Clean Air Coalition, illustrates that global methane emissions are growing at a slower rate since the Global Methane Pledge was launched in 2021. The report projects a 10 percent slower growth rate by 2030 and highlights both the progress achieved and the urgent need for countries to fully implement available measures to drive faster and deeper reductions.Dabrusin highlighted that the Government of Canada will finalize enhanced methane regulations for the oil and gas sector and new regulations for methane from landfills.In June 2025, Canada became the co-convenor of the Global Methane Pledge, working collectively with 160 members toward reducing human-caused methane emissions by 30 percent below 2020 levels by 2030.At a ministerial meeting, Dabrusin highlighted the critical role of the International Methane Emissions Observatory to move from emissions estimates to accurate measurement data. Canada has been a partner to the International Methane Emissions Observatory since 2022, providing financial contributions and helping guide its work.This support is contributing to more open and reliable data on methane emissions from all available sources. This data is essential for programs like the Methane Alert and Response System, which identifies and reports on major methane leaks and demonstrates a tangible, science-based pathway to rapid methane reductions.As part of the broader engagement at COP30, Canada joined the Clean Energy Ministerial Biofuture Platform Declaration on Sustainable Chemicals and Materials, which aligns with Canada’s priorities to create opportunities to develop value-added markets for the forest sector, diversify trade relationships, and advance climate and environmental objectives.“This first week at COP30, Canada has been at the forefront of fighting climate change and building a sustainable and competitive global economy,” Dabrusin said. “This essential progress is a testament to the dedicated efforts of all our international partners at COP30. Canada’s message at COP30 was clear—as we transition from commitment to implementation, it is more vital now than ever to advance our collective commitments under the Paris Agreement and achieve our 1.5 °C goal.” (ICE TORONTO)

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