Integrating SLCP and methane mitigation into national plans in Guatemala

In 2023, Guatemala became a State Partner of the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC), joining a global effort to reduce short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) such as methane, black carbon, tropospheric ozone, and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). By endorsing the CCAC Framework and its Strategy 2030, Guatemala has committed to advancing integrated action across key sectors, including agriculture, waste, transport, and heavy-duty vehicles.

To support this commitment, SEI, CCAC, and Guatemala’s Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) will collaborate to develop a national SLCP plan. This collaboration will focus on advancing integrated action across priority sectors, with broad agreement among government institutions responsible for implementation.

The project will concentrate on the following core areas:

• Evidence building: Strengthening understanding of current SLCP impacts, identifying effective mitigation options, and quantifying the climate and health benefits achievable through SLCP reduction measures.
• Stakeholder engagement: Leveraging MARN’s existing relationships with government entities responsible for key emitting sectors to ensure coordinated and inclusive implementation.
• Integration with ongoing plans: Aligning SLCP mitigation actions with existing national processes that can accelerate emissions reductions, including the National Climate Change Plan, HFC phasedown initiatives, and air quality management planning.
• Institutional linkages: Establishing and strengthening connections between air pollution and climate change institutions to promote long-term collaboration and project sustainability.