Methane is responsible for roughly 45% of recent net global warming and is currently the second-largest contributor to climate change. It is incredibly potent – 86 times more than CO2 – which means curbing methane pollution can help stave off catastrophic changes to the climate.

That’s why the IKEA Foundation is a part of the Global Methane Hub, a major philanthropic initiative building a global network of scientists, experts, activists, policymakers, and philanthropists rapidly reducing methane emissions.

The Global Methane Hub helps countries meet their methane reduction goals by funding innovative solutions—such as satellite technology to detect oil and gas leaks—across key sectors like energy, agriculture, and waste.

An example of this innovation in action? Watch the video to meet Global Methane Hub’s Henrique Bezerra, in Brazil. He shares how composting and biogas solutions not only create jobs and improve livelihoods for waste pickers, but also protect public health and the planet.

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