Resources

This fact sheet shows the four country groupings under the Kigali Amendment and provides a summary of the timetables and explains how to calculate the HFC baseline.

The benefits and advantages of quick action to avoid costs and achieve target environmental results are explained in this fact sheet.

The interaction and linkages of the Kigali Amendment with other existing policy measures is described in this fact sheet

This fact sheet discusses the various barriers to the successful implementation of the Kigali Amendment

This fact sheet gives guidance on the impact of using flammable HFC alternatives.

This fact sheet discusses some of the technical issues related to the operation of air-conditioning systems at high / extremely high ambient temperature

A quick run-through of the different stakeholders that each Party must engage vis-à-vis the Kigali Amendment to ensure its successful and efficient implementation.

This fact sheet provides a summary of what Parties need to do when introducing new national legislation and setting up appropriate administrative procedures with regard to the implementation of the Kigali Amendment.

A look at the considerations and actions that Parties must make to come up with an optimal HFC phase-down strategy.

This fact sheet provides a list of the definition of terms and acronyms used in the Kigali Fact Sheet series as well as links to other useful information.

This fact sheet shows the importance of understanding how ‘tonnes CO2 equivalent’ is calculated and gives the GWP values for substances controlled under the Kigali Amendment.

An overview of the different sectors and markets where fluorocarbon chemicals and blends are used.

An introduction and general overview of the Kigali Amendment and the changes that will come with regard to the phase-down of HFCs.

In this issue : 1. Invitation to the OzonAction Side Events at the 39th OEWG, Wednesday 12th July at 13:00 2. Visit the OzonAction Information Booth at 39th OEWG 3. Upcoming Workshop on Safety Standards Relevant to the Safe Use of Low Global-Warming-Potential (GWP) Alternatives, Bangkok, Thailand, 10 July 2017 4. Expert Reaction to Study… read more

1. Effects of Ozone Depletion Felt in the Tropics 2. Visit OzonAction Information Booth at 39th OEWG 3. The Ozone Secretariat is introducing a new system for the registration of delegates to the meetings of the Vienna Convention and the Montreal Protocol 4. Key Greenhouse Gases Higher than Any Time over Last 800,000 Years 5. Are You Committed?… read more

1. UN Secretary-General Pledges Higher Bar on Climate Action, Energy Efficiency, Stressing Dire Consequences of Failure to Embrace Green Economy 2. OzonAction Clearinghouse Survey on Publications, Information Sharing and Capacity Building Tools 3. Vienna Convention and Montreal Protocol Meetings: A Primer 4. The Kigali Amendment to the Montreal… read more

1. “Caring for All Life under the Sun” Theme and Logo for 30th Anniversary of the Montreal Protocol and International Ozone Day 2017 2. The 78th Meeting of the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol 3. UN Environment Convenes the First International Conference on Sustainable Marine and Fisheries Refrigeration… read more

1. Kigali Amendment: 3 Parties to the Montreal Protocol Have Ratified 2. The Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol - Opportunities and Next Steps – OzonAction video 3. 79th Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Multilateral Fund for the Montreal Protocol Implementation, Bangkok, Thailand, 3-7 July 2017 4. The Ozone Awards 2017: Call for… read more

1. « Caring for All Life under the Sun” Theme and Logo for 30th Anniversary of the Montreal Protocol and International Ozone Day 2017 2. Concept Note and Provisional Programme for Workshop on Safety Standards 3. Post Meeting Summary of the 78th Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal… read more

Refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) technologies are the cornerstone of modern life, ensuring comfort, food safety and security, and access to safe medicines. Good practices in the RAC servicing sector will make a difference in not only minimising emissions, hence limiting new production of refrigerants, but also maintaining appliance… read more