Central African Republic
Introduction
The Central African Republic joined the Global Methane Initiative (GMI) in 2025, and participates in the Biogas, Coal Mines, and Oil & Gas Subcommittees.
The Central African Republic has made national and international commitments to methane emissions mitigation efforts. These measures include establishing reduction targets as well as participating in climate initiatives that support methane mitigation at waste management sites and in the agriculture and livestock sector. The country’s national climate framework is enhanced by the Central African Republic’s strong international relationships and participation in global initiatives to reach climate goals.
The Central African Republic is currently active on the Biogas Subcommittee.
- Introduction
- Methane Emissions Summary
- Methane Commitments and Plans
- Methane Actions
- Ministries and Agencies Supporting Methane Actions
- GMI Delegates
Last Updated: July 2025
Methane Emissions Summary
According to the Central African Republic’s Biennial Update Report, published in 2023, methane is the country’s third largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The major sources of methane emissions include biomass burning, enteric fermentation, manure management, and waste management.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Biomass Burning (kg)
| Source Category | Gas | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
| Total emissions from biomass burning | CO2 | 467,159.72 | 267,283.3 | 766,946.61 | 338,370.33 | 782,531.39 | 524,458.27 |
| CO | 30,272.41 | 17,173.85 | 49,806.28 | 21,839.6 | 50,991.39 | 34,016.706 | |
| CH4 | 1,956.75 | 1,103.03 | 3,224.53 | 1,407.47 | 3,309.56 | 2,200.268 | |
| N2O | 456.57 | 256.16 | 753.27 | 327.69 | 774.57 | 513.652 | |
| NOX | 499.36 | 293.76 | 813.88 | 366.48 | 820.9 | 558.876 |
Source: The Central African Republic’s third National Communication. https://unfccc.int/documents/631041. Accessed April 2025.
Methane Emissions from Livestock Production (Gg)
| Livestock Production Category | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
| CH4 emissions from enteric fermentation | 0.1523 | 0.1567 | 0.08621 | 0.08782 | 0.0894 | 0.09240 |
| CH4 emissions from manure management | 0.0073 | 0.00754 | 0.00474 | 0.00482 | 0.00489 | 0.00503 |
| TOTAL CH4 | 0.1596 | 0.16427 | 0.09095 | 0.09265 | 0.09437 | 0.09742 |
Source: The Central African Republic’s third National Communication. https://unfccc.int/documents/631041. Accessed April 2025.
Methane Emissions from Waste Management (Gg)
| Waste Management | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
| CH4 emissions from domestic wastewater | 13.58 | 13.92 | 14.27 | 14.62 | 14.99 | 15.36 |
Source: The Central African Republic’s third National Communication. https://unfccc.int/documents/631041. Accessed April 2025.
Methane Commitments and Plans
Methane mitigation efforts inthe Central African Republic are guided by national and international commitments and plans.
National
The Central African Republic has implemented multi-sectoral strategies to achieve methane emissions reductions.
- The Central African Republic’s 2022 Updated Nationally Determined Contributions establishes overall emissions mitigation goals and focuses on reducing methane emissions in the waste sector.
- The Central African Republic’s first Biennial Update Report and third National Communication provide a summary of methane emissions trends and emissions mitigation efforts in the waste, energy, agriculture, and livestock sectors.
International
The Central African Republic actively supports and participates in international efforts to address methane emissions and reach global climate targets.
- The Central African Republic joined the European Union to launch the Global Methane Pledge at the United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conferences (COP26), committing to reduce global methane emissions by 30% from 2020 levels by 2030.
- The Central African Republic signed the Paris Agreement in April 2016, committing to significant measures to combat methane emissions.
- As a partner of the Climate and Clean Air Coalition since 2013, the Central African Republic supports efforts to reduce methane.
- From 2017 to 2020, the Central African Republic’s Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development collaborated with the Climate and Clean Air Coalition through the Supporting National Planning (SNAP) Initiative to build integrated emission inventories and increase capacity to mitigate short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) including methane.
Methane Actions
The following highlights a sampling of actions taken by the Central African Republic to address methane, organized by GMI sector.
Biogas Sector
- The Central African Republic is partnering with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations on a project that will enhance methane mitigation in the livestock sector. The project, initiated in 2024, will identify the most effective methods to reduce methane emissions from livestock and agriculture activities.
Ministries and Agencies Supporting Methane Actions
Explore the following websites to learn more about the government ministries addressing methane emissions.
GMI Delegates
| Committee/Subcommittee | Delegate Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Biogas Subcommittee | Bienvenu Enock Yangbondo | Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development |
| Coal Subcommittee | David Melchisédéck Yangbondo | Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development |
| Oil & Gas Subcommittee | Thomas Bernard Bambou Dakpe | Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development |