Methane Emissions Remain Near Record Levels: IEA

15 Mar 2024 CW Team

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), methane emissions persisted at nearly record levels, amounting to approximately 130 million tonnes in 2023. This alarming trend underscores the urgent need for concerted efforts to address methane emissions, given their significant contribution to global warming and climate change.

The IEA's findings highlight the pressing need for enhanced regulatory measures, technological innovation, and industry collaboration to curb methane emissions effectively. Without decisive action, methane emissions are poised to exacerbate the climate crisis and hinder progress towards achieving global climate targets.

The persistence of high methane emissions underscores the critical role of the energy sector in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. Urgent action is required to identify and implement strategies to reduce methane emissions across various sources, including fossil fuel production, agriculture, and waste management.

Furthermore, the IEA's report serves as a wake-up call for policymakers, businesses, and stakeholders worldwide to prioritise methane mitigation efforts as part of broader climate action initiatives. Addressing methane emissions not only helps mitigate climate change but also delivers co-benefits such as improving air quality and public health.

Overall, the IEA's warning about near-record methane emissions reinforces the imperative for immediate and concerted action to tackle this pressing environmental challenge. Collaboration between governments, industries, and civil society is essential to implement effective methane reduction measures and transition towards a more sustainable and resilient energy future.

Infrastructure Urban

13 Mar 2026

Implementation Status of Jal Jeevan Mission

Since August 2019 the Government has implemented Jal Jeevan Mission to provide assured potable water through household tap connections in rural India. At the start of the mission only 32.3 million (mn) rural households, representing 16.7 per cent, were reported to have tap water connections. States and union territories have reported that 125.8 mn additional rural households have since been provided with tap connections. As a result, of about 193.6 mn rural households roughly 158.2 mn, or 81.71 per cent, are reported to have tap water supply at home.\n\nThe State, district and village level st..

Jal Jeevan Mission Reaches Eighty One Per Cent Rural Coverage

The Government reported substantial progress under the Jal Jeevan Mission, launched in August 2019 to provide tap water to every rural household. At launch only 32.3 million (mn) rural households had tap connections and states and Union territories reported provision of 125.8 mn additional households by March 2026. Consequently, out of about 193.6 mn rural households around 158.2 mn, or 81.71 per cent, are reported to have tap water at home. The Finance Minister announced extension of the mission until 2028 in the 2025-26 budget speech. The Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen, launched in October 20..

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