Chief Executive’s Monthly Update for June 2026
By Charlotte Morton OBE, Chief Executive of the World Biogas Association
Last week, we hosted the World Biogas Expo & Summit 2026 and the
AD & Biogas Industry Awards 2026, which was a perfect opportunity to celebrate a significant milestone: our 10th anniversary. It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate with our members, partners, colleagues and friends old and new from across the industry, while also taking a moment to reflect on the journey we have shared over the past decade.
Ten years ago, biogas and anaerobic digestion were rarely part of the global conversation on climate and energy. Today, they are increasingly recognised by leading organisations, including the International Energy Agency (IEA), the Climate and Clean Air Coalition and the World Bank, as vital solutions for decarbonising waste, reducing methane emissions and supporting energy security.
This progress has been driven by the commitment, collaboration and determination of our members, partners and the wider industry. Together, we have helped transform the way the world views our sector and demonstrated the important role biogas can play in building a cleaner, more resilient future. It was a privilege to celebrate this achievement with so many people who have helped shape our journey in Birmingham, and to look ahead to the opportunities still to come.
The first decade proved that biogas belongs in the global conversation; the next decade is about making it easy for every country to deploy it, which is what the #MakingBiogasHappen (#MBH) programme is all about. Our work to expand the programme into emerging markets is gaining momentum, with new engagement underway with Mexico’s Ministry of Environment and early discussions with partners to bring #MBH to Argentina.
June was also one of the busiest months I can remember for representing the sector on the international stage. We took part in the IEA Workshop on Sustainable Fuels in Paris, focused on accelerating demand for these fuels and delivering on the Belém 4x Pledge agreed at COP30. We joined the Zero Waste Forum in Istanbul, advancing discussions with key partners on making the decarbonisation of waste and methane reduction from organic waste a key priority at COP31, including the potential for a dedicated Protocol on Organic Wastes. We spoke at London Climate Action Week events demonstrating that biogas is a key climate solution, and at the ASTEE Congress in Nancy, we made the case for biogas as central for decarbonising wastewater treatment.
We have also continued to make important progress through our Let Green Gas Count (LGGC) campaign. We submitted our response to the Request for Information from the Actions and Market Instruments Working Group, coordinated a new joint letter supported by more than 90 LGGC members and signatories, and met with the GHG Protocol to advance interim guidance on biomethane certificates.
These conversations have been constructive and encouraging, and we hope to share a significant win for the sector on this front very soon.
Maritime also remains a key priority. Liquefaction by equivalence is an important enabler for the wider adoption of Bio-LNG in shipping, and proposed changes to EU sustainability certification rules risk creating significant barriers to progress – with impacts that could extend far beyond Europe. We will continue to advocate strongly for a policy approach that supports, rather than restricts, the growth of renewable fuels in maritime transport.
Ten years on, our sector has more momentum than ever. But there is still much to achieve. Thank you, as always, for your continued support and for being part of this journey.