Methane Regulator-to-Regulator Network

The Methane Regulator-to-Regulator (MR2R) Network is a peer-to-peer platform created by the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) and the International Energy Agency (IEA) to help fossil fuel regulators share experience, develop best practices, and strengthen methane regulation through trusted collaboration. 

About the Network

The Methane Regulator-to-Regulator (MR2R) Network is intended for government regulators responsible for overseeing methane emissions from fossil fuel activities (oil, gas and coal. As countries continue to work towards implementing the Global Methane Pledge and respond to rising expectations for low-emissions energy, regulators are increasingly required to design and enforce new methane frameworks, often with limited access to peers or tested regulatory models. 

The MR2R Network, established by the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) and the International Energy Agency (IEA) through the CCAC Fossil Fuel Hub and the IEA’s Global Methane Engagement Programme, provides a trusted, closed-door environment where regulators can connect, learn, and collaborate. The network complements the Fossil Fuel Regulatory Programme (FFRP) and builds on the IEA’s bilateral regulatory support and regional roundtables by focusing specifically on practical regulatory exchange. 

Through MR2R, regulators can engage in continuous dialogue with peers at different stages of the regulatory journey, share real-world experiences, discuss challenges, and co-develop solutions to accelerate the effective design and implementation of methane regulations. The network supports regulators through activities such as annual in-person meetings, technical webinars, mentorships, panel participation, co-authored publications, and a rapid peer-support hotline, enabling members to strengthen regulatory capacity and leadership in methane abatement.  

About the CCAC and IEA

The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) is a global partnership working to reduce short-lived climate pollutants, including methane, in order to protect the climate and improve air quality.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) is the world’s leading authority on global energydata, analysis, and policy.

The MR2R Network is jointly delivered by the CCAC Fossil Fuel Hub and the IEA’s Global Methane Engagement Programme. CCAC leads coordination with governments and alignment with the Fossil Fuel Regulatory Programme (FFRP), while the IEA provides technical analysis, regulatory expertise, and support through its publications (such as the Global Methane Tracker and the Regulatory Roadmap and Toolkit) and its existing regional roundtables. Together, they co-convene the network, support its activities, and ensure it delivers practical value to participating regulators.