Climate Curve Prize:
METHANE
Catalyzing solutions to one of the
biggest climate challenges of our time.
The Climate Curve Prize: Methane will be the first prize to bolster global solutions for methane mitigation in food and waste systems.
Applications open February 2026.
Why Methane?
Methane is a highly potent greenhouse gas — more than 80 times stronger than CO₂. It is responsible for 45% of global temperature rise since the industrial revolution and is a major driver of premature deaths linked to air pollution. Our food systems — agriculture and waste — are one of the world’s biggest contributors to methane emissions, yet funding for methane mitigation in this sector is well behind the curve.
Methane mitigation offers one of the fastest, most cost-effective opportunities for slowing climate change: investments in methane reduction have the potential to deliver 118M jobs and could unlock $700 billion in global economic value from food system innovations by 2050.
1 Million
Premature deaths globally attributed to tropospheric ozone, of which methane is a key precursor
60%
Of global human-caused methane emissions are caused by our food system
About the Climate Curve Prize: Methane
The Climate Curve Prize: Methane, launched by Climate Curve (formerly Global Warming Mitigation Project) and the Global Methane Hub, is the first global prize dedicated to accelerating methane emissions mitigation solutions. Inspired by the success of the Keeling Curve Prize, this initiative will build a portfolio of breakthrough approaches to address methane emissions, starting with agriculture and waste.
Each year, a panel of diverse, expert judges will identify and support innovators whose work demonstrates the greatest potential for real-world impact.
Prize Categories:
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Mitigation
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Social & Cultural Pathways
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Finance
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Monitoring, Reporting, & Verification (MRV)
Timeline:
February - July 2026: Applications open, solutions vetted by experts, and finalists announced.
November 2026: Judges choose 8 of 16 finalists as laureate, winning prize funding to go towards solutions that will mitigate methane emissions.
What Sets this Prize Apart?
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First-of-its-kind, sector-specific prize for methane mitigation
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Transparent, application-based process with rigorous, scientific-based vetting
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Strong network of global partners and support for all applicants
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Tailored, trust-based funding with no strings attached
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Focus on building sustainable communities and long-term impact
Opportunities for Innovators & Change-makers
Are you working on a solution to reduce methane emissions? The Climate Curve Prize: Methane offers global visibility, access to a community of climate leaders, and the chance to join a network of innovators scaling transformative solutions. The application cycle will begin February 2026.
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Opportunities for Funders & Partners
By supporting the Climate Curve Prize: Methane, you can help accelerate one of the most powerful levers for climate impact. Sponsors receive global recognition, exclusive invitations to high-level events, and the opportunity to directly empower the world’s leading methane innovators.
$700 Billion
Potential global economic value added by food system methane innovations by 2050 (USD)
118 Million
Of global human-caused methane emissions are caused by our food system
Interested in being a difference maker for the planet? Reach out!