Webinar | Global opportunities and strategies for addressing landfill methane

The Global Methane Initiative (GMI) Biogas Subcommittee presents a four-part workshop series: Mobilizing Methane Action at Open Dumpsites and Landfills

The first virtual workshop in the series will focus on the issue of methane emissions from open dumpsites and landfills. Participants will gain insights into the urgency for collective action and will explore the global potential associated with the reduction of methane emissions from landfills, such as environmental and health co-benefits.

• Moderator: Matt Hamilton, Manager, Waste Sector GHG Reduction, Environment and Climate Change Canada, GMI Biogas Subcommittee Co-Chair
• Featured Speaker: Aditi Ramola, Technical Director at the International Solid Waste Association
• Featured Speaker: James Law, Vice President at SCS Engineers”

The workshop will also explore the practical dimensions of mitigating methane at dumpsites, emphasizing key phases essential for successful projects. It will encompass discussions on site enhancement strategies, offering insights into long-term solutions. Additionally, the session will feature insightful case studies highlighting effective initiatives in reducing methane emissions.

This workshop series is presented by GMI in partnership with Environment and Climate Change Canada, the International Solid Waste Association, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.