Methane is a significant greenhouse gas in Singapore, contributing to climate change and local air pollution. The country’s primary methane emissions come from agriculture, especially rice cultivation and livestock, as well as solid waste management and wastewater treatment.
Here's a visual representation of estimated methane emissions in Singapore by sector, highlighting the major contributors: agriculture and waste. Let me know if you want a bar graph version or more detailed data by sub-sector (e.g., rice cultivation, livestock, landfill).
Here's a visual representation of estimated methane emissions in Singapore.
As a developing nation with a growing population and economy, Singapore faces challenges in managing these emissions due to limited infrastructure, data, and technical capacity. However, there is growing recognition of the need to address methane as part of the country’s broader climate commitments under its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
Efforts are underway to:
Reducing methane emissions presents a key opportunity for Singapore to improve public health, increase agricultural efficiency, and advance green growth.