About
METHPOL is a five-year project, running from 2026 until the end of 2030 – the date targeted by the Global Methane Pledge for a 30% reduction in global methane emissions.
The project is funded by a European Research Council advanced grant.
The METHPOL project and research team are all based in the School of Politics and International Studies at the University of Leeds.
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Our Distinctive Approach
Our distinctive approach towards methane politics encompasses four main concepts:
- Methane politics is different
- The global methane crisis is political
- Methane politics is multi-dimensional
- Methane politics is multi-scalar
Our Methods
Our research is mostly qualitative, combining:
- Documentary analysis
- Expert and elite interviews
- Site visits