In Belém, the President presented an overview of the event’s negotiations, accompanied by the President of the Conference, André Corrêa do Lago, and Minister Marina Silva

Belém, Brazil, 17 November 2025 — The Global Methane Status Report, launched today on the sidelines of COP30 in Belém, shows that while considerable progress has been made since the launch of the Global Methane Pledge in 2021, more work is required to align with the level of ambition and action needed to meet the Pledge.

The need to support countermeasures is greater than ever after 15 years of decline in global internet freedom.

Initiative led by the COP30 Presidency, the United Nations Development Programme, and countries such as Germany and Italy aims to promote stronger coordination within the ecosystem that supports and finances adaptation measures. Investments need to increase by up to 14 times, according to estimates