Where Collaboration Delivers Results: The Community of Practice on Methane Mitigation Enters Phase II
- Recycle Organics
- 2 hours ago
- 3 min read
Driving measurable methane reductions in the waste sector
The Community of Practice on Organic Waste Methane Reduction (CoP MetLAC) is entering its second phase, deepening its emphasis on advocacy, peer-to-peer learning and networking while demonstrating measurable real-world impact in the waste sector. Building on early successes, Phase II will prioritize turning shared knowledge and collaboration into measurable methane reductions across the Global South.
The CoP MetLAC is a joint initiative between the Recycle Organics Program (led by the Center for Clean Air Policy (CCAP) and ImplementaSur) and the LEDS LAC Regional Platform, with financial support from the Global Methane Hub (GMH). The Community brings together government representatives from Argentina, Belize, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, Ecuador, Peru, Honduras, Costa Rica, Grenada and Guatemala, alongside regional organizations working to advance organic waste management and methane mitigation.
After its first two years, CoP MetLAC has become a key platform for action—bringing together nearly 50 stakeholders from 13 LAC countries and multiple sectors to exchange knowledge, foster collaboration and advance progress (at national, regional and local levels) toward the Global Methane Pledge’s goal of cutting methane emissions by 30% by 2030. This exciting new phase is poised to amplify this impact and continue driving momentum—not just within the region, but on the global stage as well.
“This exciting new phase reflects growing momentum in our work,” said CCAP Executive Director Allison Bender-Corbett. “What began as a regional platform for exchange and learning is now expanding to a platform that turns knowledge into action, directly supporting methane mitigation projects, policies and investments across the LAC region. Building on the progress already made, this phase enables more tailored support aligned with participants’ specific needs in waste management. It will be critical to deepening impact and fostering more targeted dialogue among members to address context-specific needs and priorities.”
The initiative will turn methane mitigation from an aspiration into an operating reality. Through its Implementation Lab, six high-potential projects will move from concept to execution, proving what’s possible when ambition meets support. A High-Ambition Group will be established to reset expectations, with peers pushing one another toward deeper, faster reductions. When challenges arise, an “Ask an Expert” helpline will keep progress moving with practical, real-time guidance. A regional project map will surface hidden opportunities and make them fundable, while in-person workshops will function as case clinics—where real problems are tackled, solutions are sharpened and momentum is sustained.
As we look ahead, there are vast opportunities to collaborate with new partners, share the lessons learned over the years and expand the CoP’s reach to create an even greater impact in the LAC region and beyond.
Watch | Organic Waste and Climate Action: Setting the Agenda for Phase II
The webinar, Organic Waste and Climate Action: Key Messages from COP30, brought together 363 participants from 30 countries to unpack the implications of COP30 outcomes for organic waste management and methane mitigation, with a particular focus on the LAC region. By translating global climate negotiations into relevant, regional insights for policy, investment and on-the-ground action, the discussion positioned CoP MetLAC as a critical bridge between ambition and implementation. In doing so, the webinar set the tone for Phase II—reinforcing the CoP’s role as a platform for dialogue across the public sector, civil society and private actors, grounding international commitments in practical, collaborative action.
Read the full story at RecycleOrganics.org to explore CoP successes, its core principles and how to get involved.
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