Driving Down Coal Mine Methane Emissions: A Regulatory Roadmap and Toolkit

Tackling methane emissions from the coal sector is a major opportunity for climate action and can also strengthen energy security.

This report provides policymakers with a regulatory roadmap and toolkit for reducing methane emissions from coal mining. Drawing on lessons from coal-producing jurisdictions, it provides practical guidance on designing, drafting and implementing effective methane regulations.

The report also explores different regulatory approaches and policy tools that governments can use to address coal mine methane emissions, while taking into account national circumstances, industry structure and available mitigation technologies. DrivingDownCoalMineMethaneEmiss…