Ethiopia  Joined GMI in 2010 

Methane Emissions Summary

Ethiopia has not published methane emissions data.

According to EPA’s non-CO₂ Greenhouse Gas Data Tool, Global Non-CO₂Greenhouse Gas Emission Projections & Mitigation Potential: 2015-2050, the livestock sector accounts for more than half of Ethiopia’s estimated methane emissions and is projected to make up just over 60% of their total methane emissions in 2030. Livestock sources include enteric fermentation and manure management. The following charts illustrate the percentage of methane emissions by source for 2030 and provide estimates for projected methane emissions in Ethiopia through 2050. Data are presented in million metric tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent (MMTCO₂e).

Methane Emissions by Source (Total = 139 MMTCO₂e), 2030

Source: U.S. EPA’s Non-CO₂ Greenhouse Gas Data Tool based on U.S. EPA’s Global Non-CO₂ Greenhouse Gas Emission Projections & Mitigation Potential: 2015-2050.

Methane Emissions Trend and Projections by Sector, 1990-2050

Source: Global Non-CO₂ Greenhouse Gas Emission Projections & Mitigation Potential: 2015-2050, U.S. EPA.

Methane Commitments and Plans

Methane mitigation efforts in Ethiopia are guided by national and international commitments and plans.

National

• Ethiopia has developed a long-term low emissions development strategy (LT-LEDS), which is built on the latest NDC submission. The LT-LEDS outline sectoral priority interventions and provides suggestions for reducing methane emissions from the wastewater, municipal solid waste, and agriculture sectors.

International

• Ethiopia joined the Global Methane Pledge in 2021, agreeing to take voluntary actions to contribute to a collective effort to reduce global methane emissions by 30% from 2020 levels by 2030.
• Ethiopia has been a partner of the Climate and Clean Air Coalition since 2012, supporting activities to reduce methane and other short-lived climate pollutants.

Methane Actions

The following highlights a sampling of actions taken by Ethiopia to address methane, organized by GMI sector. 

Biogas Sector

• Ethiopia’s Reppie Waste-to-Energy project is Africa’s first waste-to-energy facility. The facility is located within an open dumping site that processes approximately 1,400 tons of waste per day. This project was expected to significantly reduce methane emissions from the municipal waste sector and supply the community with electricity. (2017)
• The National Biogas Programme of Ethiopia supports the Government of Ethiopia’s efforts to develop a market-oriented biogas sector to reduce emissions and create domestic energy. This project is intended to support the installation of 18,000 high quality biogas plants.

Ministries and Agencies Supporting Methane Actions

Explore the following website to learn more about the government ministries addressing methane emissions in Ethiopia.

• Ministry of Planning and Development