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A new study in Proceedings of the Royal Society, co-authored by? Spark’s Charles Brooke, explores practical, science-based strategies for reducing agricultural methane emissions. The review highlights that we need: ?? Advances in methane measurement for more accurate tracking ?? Scalable solutions, from feed additives and improved manure management to genetic selection & breeding: ?? Policy approaches to drive real, verifiable reductions Achieving meaningful methane reductions requires collaboration across academia, industry, and policy. Read the full analysis here: https://lnkd.in/eRYKhQnW

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Spark is excited to be part of the first-ever Marketplace of Ideas at the Climate & Clean Air Coalition Conference on March 17th! Our Advance Market Commitment (AMC) for Livestock Enteric Methane Mitigation, developed in collaboration with The Nature Conservancy, the University of Chicago Market Shaping Accelerator, and the Global Methane Hub's Enteric Fermentation Accelerator, is among the 23 projects selected to connect with funders and scale high-impact climate solutions. Explore the full Project Catalog and learn more about the enteric AMC on p. 6: https://lnkd.in/e3fAf-m3 Learn more about the eventin the official press release: https://lnkd.in/eRjtYZar We look forward to engaging with partners and funders to build a sustainable market for enteric methane mitigation together.

?? We are extremely excited to announce that the SPEAKER AGENDA for the 2025 State of the Science Summit: Reducing Methane from Animal Agriculture is now available! ?? ?? ?? ??? May 19, 20 & 21 ?? ARC Ballroom at UC Davis ?? Featured speakers include: Dr. Frank Mitloehner, Professor and Air Quality Specialist at the University of California, Davis, Natalie Kovarik, Podcast Host of Discover Ag and Nebraskan Cattle Rancher, Aimable UWIZEYE, PhD, Livestock Policy Officer at FAO, Matthew Cleveland, Senior Director of Global Bovine Sustainability at ABS Global, Dr. Sara Place, Associate Professor & Feedlot Systems Specialist at AgNext at Colorado State University at Colorado State University & many more experts in beef and dairy. Hosted by the UC Davis CLEAR Center, UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, California Department of Food and Agriculture, and Spark Climate Solutions. View the full lineup & secure your seat at this year's highly anticipated event on methane & livestock. Don't miss this chance to be part of valuable conversations that are shaping the future of livestock sustainability. ?? https://lnkd.in/gAZNS6GY

Last week, Charles Brooke—Spark’s Livestock Enteric Methane Mitigation Program Lead—spoke at IFC - International Finance Corporation, University of Chicago's Innovation Commission for Climate Change, Food Security, and Agriculture, and the Market Shaping Accelerator’s ‘Catalyzing Innovation: Scaling Solutions for Climate and Agriculture’ event, sharing a vision for an advance market commitment for approaches to livestock methane reduction. Market signals are not yet drawing sufficient innovation toward our greatest challenges in livestock sustainability. This type of market mechanism could be a game changer worldwide, driving innovation and adoption of new sustainable practices.

Spark is excited to announce our next monthly methane removal webinar on March 11 at 12 PM EST, where we will host Prof. Jessica Haskins (University of Utah) and Prof. Hannah Horowitz (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) to discuss atmospheric oxidation enhancement and what research is needed to investigate if there may be a pathway to safe and acceptable use for these methods. Register here: https://lnkd.in/grTAn4hR Atmospheric oxidation enhancement (AOE) has been proposed as a pathway to remove excess atmospheric methane, but it is challenging to assess scenarios where these strategies could be effective and safe. What approaches might be worth considering? How can we improve the models used to evaluate them? Prof. Haskins is the co-author of a recent paper highlighting potential air quality side-effects of emitting hydrogen peroxide to enhance methane oxidation (https://lnkd.in/g7-uBwAc), and Prof. Horowitz is the author of an analysis of several AOE approaches (https://lnkd.in/gfEuNRdP) commissioned by the National Academies committee that prepared a Research Agenda Toward Atmospheric Methane Removal (https://lnkd.in/eQJhCn-V?). Register for the webinar (March 11, at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM GMT) ?and sign up for Spark's mailing list to get updates on future webinars: https://lnkd.in/grTAn4hR

On this episode of The Climate Biotech Podcast, Sam Abernethy of Spark Climate Solutions and Paul Reginato of Homeworld Collective dive into the science and innovation behind atmospheric methane removal. They explore how methanotrophs—nature’s own methane-eating microbes—could help lower emissions, alongside breakthroughs in bioreactors and engineered plants. They also discuss the challenges of scaling these solutions, from enzyme engineering to accurate methane measurement. Tune in to learn how biotech is shaping the future of methane mitigation and climate resilience. ?? Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gSSwd9Pz ?? Spotify:? https://lnkd.in/g34Q3yQ4

Welcome to the team, Ilissa! We’re very excited to have Dr. Ilissa Ocko join the Spark team. She’s been a pioneer in methane and short-lived climate pollutant science, communications, and policy at the Environmental Defense Fund and the US State Dept, and we’re excited to continue that work together. Check out her TED talk on methane! https://lnkd.in/eGQ8R44a

Last week, I had the pleasure of speaking at IFC - International Finance Corporation & University of Chicago’s Innovation Commission for Climate Change, Food Security, and Agriculture, and the Market Shaping Accelerator's ‘Catalyzing Innovation: Scaling Solutions for Climate and Agriculture’ event. Invariably, I get asked what the largest barriers are to adopting enteric methane mitigating technologies in emerging economies - The largest piece of the emissions pie. And my answer remains - The largest barrier to adoption is having something to adopt. Our market signals are not drawing innovation toward our greatest challenges. I have been truly impressed working with the University of Chicago Market Shaping Accelerator on developing an advanced market commitment for enteric methane technologies. This type of market mechanism could be a game changer for livestock sustainability around the world. Wagner Albuquerque de Almeida Anup Jagwani IFC - International Finance Corporation @IFCAgribusiness? Spark Climate Solutions