Knowledge and impact hub
The International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO) shares knowledge and evidence to advance global action on methane emissions. Explore IMEO’s publications and stories to learn more about the data, partnerships and impact driving global methane emissions reduction.
Publications
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An Eye on Methane 2025: From Measurement to Momentum
The UN Environment Programme’s International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO) annual report, An Eye on Methane: From measurement to momentum, finds that data-driven solutions to rapidly target methane action are available – but progress to scale action must accelerate across governments and companies. |
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An Eye on Methane: International Methane Emissions Observatory 2024 Report
The fourth edition of UNEP’s International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO) publication, An Eye on Methane, Invisible but not unseen, takes stock of progress harnessing a methane data revolution that can accelerate methane reduction at a global scale. |
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An Eye on Methane: the road to radical transparency — Annual Report 2023
This report takes stock of progress harnessing an imminent data revolution that can accelerate methane reduction on a global scale. Credible data has the potential to deliver the transparency needed for rapid climate action, but only if reconciled, integrated and put into the hands of those who can act on it. |
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An Eye on Methane: International Methane Emissions Observatory 2022 Report
This report delves into the progress made to achieve deep reduction of methane emissions, starting with the fossil fuel sector. We need a strong basis for action grounded on improved emissions data to close the emissions gap and reduce warming in the short term. |
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An Eye on Methane: International Methane Emissions Observatory 2021 Report
This report describes how state actors can take action to curb methane emissions from the fossil fuel industry, and what progress has been made as part of the decarbonization process, particularly in the energy sector. |
MARS snapshot of the world's top 50 methane emitters, country responses and mitigation
Mitigation in action
Explore concrete, real-world examples of how IMEO’s work supports action on methane reduction.
April 2025 — Prompt replacement of damaged pipeline in Kazakhstan’s Uzen Field stops massive methane leak
February 2025 — MARS notification of major leak in Oman’s Jahlah North results in flowline repairs, arresting emissions
February 2025 — Faulty pressure control valve at a facility in northwest Oman repaired after MARS notifies government of major methane leak
January 2025 — Satellite-detected methane plume in Argentina leads to facility upgrade to reduce emissions
To read earlier case studies, see the full list on UNEP’s MARS case studies page.
Science studies
Inside IMEO
Discover stories from across IMEO, highlighting innovation, partnerships and lessons learned.
September 2024 — Top-down – How international methane emissions observatory experts use satellites to spark on-the-ground mitigation action