Black Carbon and Methane Expert Group

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The expert group was established at the Arctic Council Ministerial Meeting in Iqaluit 24 April 2015. The objective of the expert group is to periodically assess progress of the implementation of the Arctic Council’s Framework for Action on Black Carbon and Methane, and to inform policy makers from Arctic states and for participating Arctic Council Observer states. This includes preparing, on a once every two-year cycle of the Arctic Council chairmanship, a high level “Summary of Progress and Recommendations” report, with appropriate conclusions and recommendations.

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    Expert Group on Black Carbon and Methane - 3rd Summary of Progress and Recommendations
    (Arctic Council Secretariat, 2021-05) EGBCM
    The Expert Group on Black Carbon and Methane has assessed that Arctic States have reduced their collective black carbon emissions by 20% in 2018, compared to 2013, and are on track to achieve the collective, aspirational goal to reduce black carbon emissions by 25-33% of 2013 levels by 2025. Collective methane emissions have increased by 2% from 2013 to 2018, and are projected to continue increasing to 2025. Continued efforts are required to maintain progress on black carbon emission reductions, and more ambitious efforts are required to reverse the trend of increasing methane emissions. The sector-specific recommendations made in this report remain relevant in order to achieve the goals laid out in the Arctic Council Framework on Enhanced Black Carbon and Methane Emissions Reductions.
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    Black Carbon Factsheet
    (Arctic Council Secretariat, 2021-01) Arctic Council
    The short-lived climate pollutant black carbon is a troublemaker in the Arctic. Suspended in air, the black particles absorb energy and warm the atmosphere. Deposited on snow and ice, they can cause surface warming and melting. Inhaled by humans, black carbon poses a serious health risk. But the good news is, Arctic states are taking action.
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    Arctic Council Observer States 2020 National Reports on Enhanced Black Carbon and Methane Emissions Reductions 
    (Arctic Council Secretariat, 2020-12) Multiple
    National reports on enhanced black carbon and methane emissions reductions from Arctic Council observer states.
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    Arctic Council Arctic States 2020 National Reports on Enhanced Black Carbon and Methane Emissions Reductions 
    (Arctic Council Secretariat, 2020-12) Multiple
    National reports from Arctic States.
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    Arctic Council Member States 2017 National Reports on Enhanced Black Carbon and Methane Emissions Reductions 
    (Arctic Council Secretariat, 2017)
    According to the framework for “Enhanced Black Carbon and Methane Emissions Reductions” agreed upon at the Arctic Council Ministerial in Iqaluit April 2015, each Arctic State committed “to share national reports and policies for our actions to reduce emissions; measure our collective progress; and jointly identify conclusions and recommendations”. Guidance for the national reports are part of the framework. Please note, there are several documents associated with this archive entry.