Methane is a critical greenhouse gas and a pressing challenge in ASEAN. Reducing methane emissions requires scalable solutions in the major emitting sectors, including agriculture, livestock, and waste management. New technologies layered on top of existing approaches—from practices such as Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) in rice cultivation to improved livestock methane management—can address barriers that have hindered scalability and lead to greater competitiveness of ASEAN exporters.

This session will bring together climate technology (“climate tech”) and AI companies, policymakers, and development partners to explore how the layering of climate and AI technology can streamline and improve MRV of methane emissions. The discussion will focus on (i) solutions offered by climate and AI technology firms, (ii) the policies and processes needed for rapid deployment of such solutions in ASEAN, and (iii) the role development partners and policymakers could play to support these initiatives.