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The Global Methane Status Report indicates human-caused methane emissions continue to rise, despite a global pledge for a 30% reduction by 2030. Current trajectories show emissions in 2025 will be higher than in 2020, but revised projections estimate a 5% increase instead of 9%.

Commitments in Nationally Determined Contributions could lead to an 8% reduction by 2030. The energy sector represents 70% of the technical potential for reductions, but current commitments achieve only one third of feasible reductions.

Effective policy actions, including binding standards and international agreements, are needed to meet targets. The next two years are pivotal for transforming commitments into real emissions reductions.