As reported by Ukrinform, the Methane Warning and Response System (MARS) was presented as part of the COP27 climate change conference that took place in Egypt.

This project will enable the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) to record greenhouse gas emissions and the changes they cause.

Once satellite data is received, UNEP will inform governments and companies of emissions, directly or through partners, so that responsible authorities can take appropriate action.

Upon request, MARS partners will provide advisory services on mitigation assessment. UNEP will continue to monitor the publication site and publish data and related analysis within 45-75 days.

It is stated that methane, which is released as a result of human activities, causes approximately 25% of anthropogenic climate change.

“Reducing methane emissions is the fastest way to reduce warming and keep it at 1.5°C. And this new warning and response system will be the most important tool to help us all meet our global methane commitment,” he said in the US President’s special address on climate issues. Representative John Kerry.

As a reminder, according to the Methane Global Commitment, humanity must reduce these greenhouse gas emissions by at least 30% by 2030 so that warming does not exceed the 1.5°C temperature limit.