What is Global Methane Pledge? Do you think the Global Methane Pledge is a positive step toward mitigating methane emissions? Explain India's stance on this issue.

methane emissions of the world.

• (2) making voluntary commitments for the same.

Global Methane Pledge - a positive step towards mitigating methane emissions

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• +ve step
  • (1) First commitment towards methane emission mitigation.
  • (2) shows an intent of the countries to mitigate impact of methane(CH4) on environment.

+ve )

• Voluntary commitments establishes clear timelines for elimination.
• Helpful in abating GHG emissions and climate change.

-'ve )

• ① Ignores smaller/less developed nations dependent on agriculture.
• ② Lack of supportive funding for the transition.

India's stance on the mission

India's stance

• ① Refrained from committing to the pledge.
• ② Called for protection of agriculture and livestock sector.
• ③ Threats to rice production which is one of major CH4 producing sector and forms export share.
• Eg: Basmati Rice exports.