In a recent government meeting, officials highlighted a new report from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) titled \"Eye on Methane: Invisible, but Not Unseen.\" The report underscores the urgent need for action on methane emissions, despite global commitments to reduce these emissions by 30% by 2030 under the methane pledge.

The report reveals that the Methane Alert and Response System has issued 1,200 notifications regarding significant methane leaks to governments and companies over the past two years. Alarmingly, only 1% of these notifications have been acted upon. UNEP Executive Director Inger Anderson emphasized the critical importance of reducing methane emissions swiftly to combat global warming, stating, \"We know we have a proven system to identify major leaks so they can be quickly stopped. The tools are ready. The targets are set, and now it's time to act.\"

The findings of this report present a significant opportunity for immediate climate action, urging stakeholders to respond to the alerts and implement measures to mitigate methane emissions effectively. The full report is available online for further insights.