Madagascar
Introduction
Madagascar joined the Global Methane Initiative (GMI) in 2024 and participates in the Biogas Subcommittee.
Madagascar has taken initial steps in addressing methane and achieving climate targets. Specifically, the country has explored and initiated projects in the biogas sector. This effort, along with participation in international initiatives, demonstrate Madagascar’s commitment to addressing methane emissions and aligning its strategies with global climate goals.
Madagascar is currently active on the Biogas Subcommittee.
- Introduction
- Methane Emissions Summary
- Methane Commitments and Plans
- Methane Actions
- Ministries and Agencies Supporting Methane Actions
- GMI Delegates
Last Updated: October 2024
Methane Emissions Summary
Madagascar has not published methane emissions data.
According to data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Global Non-CO2 Greenhouse Gas Emission Projections & Mitigation Potential: 2015-2050, methane emissions trends in 2024 reached 10.55 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent (MMTCO2e).
Trend in Methane Emissions with Projections, 1990-2050
Source: Global Methane Initiative Methane Emissions Data dashboard, using data from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Global Non-CO2 Greenhouse Gas Emission Projections & Mitigation Potential: 2015-2050. https://www.globalmethane.org/methane-emissions-data.aspx
Methane Commitments and Plans
Methane mitigation efforts in Madagascar are guided by national and international commitments and plans.
National
- Madagascar’s First Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC), submitted in 2016, includes a methane mitigation initiative to produce biogas from wastewater.
International
Madagascar participates in international commitments and efforts to reduce methane emissions to reach global climate targets.
- Madagascar joined the Climate and Clean Air Coalition in 2024 and has expressed interest in methane mitigation projects related to the agriculture and waste sectors.
- Madagascar signed the Paris Agreement on climate change in April 2016, committing to measures to combat methane emissions. Specifically, the country’s NDC includes an initiative to reduce methane emissions by producing biogas from wastewater.
Ministries and Agencies Supporting Methane Actions
Explore the following websites to learn more about the government agencies that address methane emissions.
GMI Delegates
| Committee/Subcommittee | Delegate Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Biogas Subcommittee | Rila Albani Rakotomanana | Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development |