Carbon Mapper at COP31

During Nov. 9 - 20, 2026, Kenzie Huffman, Carbon Mapper’s Vice President of Strategy and Impact, and Dr. Dan Cusworth, Carbon Mapper’s Vice President of Science, will be in Antalya, Turkey, for the 31st session of the UNFCCC COP (COP31).

Carbon Mapper will engage with partners across government, industry, academia, funders, and other NGOs to discuss:

• The necessity and opportunity to cut methane to address climate change and improve public health
• The role satellites and public emissions data play in pinpointing solutions and shaping policies
• The ways that global partnerships are successfully translating data to action, and what’s needed to scale these efforts. 

In the oil and gas sector, for example, Carbon Mapper will work closely with collaborators and data-to-action programs, including the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI) and IMEO’s MARS program to discuss different ways operators are increasingly turning to granular satellite data to pinpoint and address large emissions events and make near-term gains in their methane reduction goals.

In addition, with waste methane identified as a priority for this year’s conference, Carbon Mapper will collaborate with leaders in key global geographies to identify how satellite data can help them meet in-country goals, identify best practices, and ultimately capture the vast mitigation potential that landfills offer. 

Calendar Snapshot

An overview of where our experts will be on the ground.

Nov. 10

From Satellites to Action: Turning Global Landfill Methane Data into Climate Policy and Impact 

Organized by the Global Methane Hub

Location: COP31 Presidency Zero Waste Pavilion Side Event Stage

This panel highlights how cutting-edge satellite technology is moving beyond simple monitoring to directly shape enforceable government frameworks and actionable climate solutions. A live broadcast of the session will be available directly on the Global Methane Hub YouTube Stream.

The TIME100 Impact Dinner

Organized by TIME

Coinciding with the release of the 2026 TIME100 Climate List, this exclusive gathering is designed to recognize and bring together global leaders, policymakers, and advocates driving meaningful climate action. 

Nov. 11

The Global Methane Pledge (GMP) Ministerial meeting at COP31

Organized by Canada and the European Union, official GMP Co-Conveners

Location: Blue Zone

The high-level ministerial event aims to reinforce political leadership regarding methane mitigation, evaluate national implementation frameworks, and address the massive financing gap. Currently, methane abatement receives only a fraction of required climate finance, making capital mobilization for project pipelines a top priority

Nov. 12

UNEP’s IMEO Ministerial: Turning Methane Data into Action

Organized by Canada and the European Union, Chairs of the Global Methane Pledge

The Ministerial will highlight the growing role of IMEO's independent, measurement-based data in helping countries and companies identify major methane emission sources, prioritize interventions, and track progress. A central focus will be the evolving capabilities of IMEO's Methane Alert and Response System (MARS), including enhanced information on priority emission sources and response tracking. Discussions will also explore opportunities to strengthen country and industry partnerships and scale up methane mitigation efforts. Learn More

Nov. 13

Modern Approaches to Methane Emissions Monitoring

Organized by Clean Air Task Force

Location: Blue Zone

This panel will explore Kazakhstan’s efforts to strengthen methane monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV), highlighting the role of emerging technologies, regulatory frameworks, and international partnerships in translating emissions data into meaningful mitigation action. Learn More

Nov. 17

Satellite Data for Waste Methane: From Monitoring to Government Action

Organized by Clean Air Task Force

Location: Blue Zone

This panel will explore how satellite methane data can be translated into practical action across Latin America’s waste sector. Drawing on emerging experiences from Brazil and the broader region, the discussion will examine how remote sensing technologies can support operational improvements, strengthen regulatory oversight, inform investment decisions, and improve accountability for emissions reductions. Learn More

Nov. 19

Quantifying and Communicating Methane Emissions for NDCs and the Global Methane Pledge

Organized by Harvard University and the Foundation for Environment - Law Society

Side Event

Methane emissions inventories are uncertain and not readily accessible, compromising the ability of stakeholders to set and assess achievements of targets. Satellite observations and advanced web interfaces can yield a consistent set of accessible methane inventories for all countries. Learn More

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