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: 4th Summary of Progress and Recommendations 2025
(Arctic Council Secretariat, 2025-05-12) Expert Group on Black Carbon and Methane (EGBCM)
The Arctic is warming faster than any other region in the world. Annual surface temperature has increased by 3.0° C since 1979, three times the global average. The Arctic will, according to IPCC, most likely continue warming at more than twice the rate of the global average. Rapid warming of the Arctic not only impacts local communities but also has global consequences due to sea level rise and changing atmospheric dynamics. Based on the climate, human health, and environmental impacts of these emissions, an Arctic Council Framework was adopted in April 2015. The Framework outlined approaches for national and collective action to reduce black carbon and methane emissions. The Expert Group on Black Carbon and Methane (Expert Group) was established to review, analyze, and assess progress toward the common vision of the Framework based on a compilation of national reports, relevant output of Arctic Council Working Groups and other information. The Expert Group produces a “Summary of Progress and Recommendations” report (Summary Report) including black carbon and methane emissions data and specific recommendations for further action. As emissions of black carbon and methane outside of the Arctic contribute to both Arctic and global warming, Observer States have been invited to join the Arctic States in efforts to reduce emissions of black carbon and methane and to submit national reports on their progress.
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.
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.
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.
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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