Expert Group on Black Carbon and Methane: 4th Summary of Progress and Recommendations 2025
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Issue Date
2025-05-12
Authors
Expert Group on Black Carbon and Methane (EGBCM)
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Abstract
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.