Methane Action for People & Planet
From Discovery to Solutions
European Commission - Joint Research Centre Ispra, Italy
30 March - 2 April, 2026
Methane (CH₄) is turbocharging global warming
Faster than CO₂ in the near term
The opportunity to cut methane is now. As we mark 250 years since methane's discovery, it's
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The Conference
Scientists + Policymakers + Innovators
Together for Methane Action
Join global leaders in methane science, policy, and innovation at the Methane Action for People & Planet: From Discovery to Solutions. This landmark event marks 250 years since Alessandro Volta’s discovery of methane in 1776 at Lago Maggiore. The conference will look to build on the scientific accomplishments up to the present to chart a path for methane's future.
This conference will bring together leading scientists and policy makers to highlight the latest science on methane emission, monitoring and solutions—and the policy and technology steps needed to rapidly cut methane emissions.
Outcomes may include a new ‘science to action’ coalition and a special journal article collection with a focus on methane policy for Frontiers in Climate and methane science for AGU Journals.
