Global Methane Initiative (GMI)

  • U.S. Government GMI Accomplishments

    Read the latest accomplishments report that summarizes the contributions of the U.S. government in promoting methane capture and use projects and reducing emissions of methane internationally. 

    Review Accomplishments

  • Case Study Library

    Visit the GMI Case Study Library to explore and share best practices and lessons learned from real-world methane mitigation experiences.

    Visit the Case Study Library

  • Financial Readiness Framework for Organic Waste Management

    Understand how to finance organic waste management projects, mitigate potential investment risks, and improve the bankability of projects.

    Launch the Framework

  • International Coal Mine Methane Project List

    Provides information about approximately 500 coal mine methane recovery and utilization projects at coal mines worldwide.

    Access the Project List
Global Methane Initiative: Leading methane action since 2004

The Global Methane Initiative (GMI) is an international public-private partnership focused on reducing barriers to the recovery and use of methane as a valuable energy source. GMI's 48 Partner Countries offer special expertise and interest in developing solutions for mitigating methane emissions and using methane productively. The United States provides key leadership, funding and technical expertise for international methane emission reduction efforts, resulting in more than 1,250 methane mitigation projects through GMI as of 2023.

Map showing the 48 GMI partner countries
Map of the 48 GMI Partner Countries
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Last updated on May 27, 2025