As the Montreal Protocol community marks the 10th anniversary of the Kigali Amendment, and with the 40th anniversary of the Montreal Protocol just around the corner, there is cause for both celebration and renewed resolve. Although full implementation of the Kigali Amendment is expected to avoid up to 0.5°C of warming by the end of […]
Ten years ago in Kigali, the Parties to the Montreal Protocol agreed to phase down the production and use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), propelling the ozone treaty into a new era of ambitious climate protection. The past decade has done much to vindicate that ambition. Now ratified by more than 170 countries, the Kigali Amendment commits […]
This World Ozone Day celebrates almost 40 years of the Montreal Protocol and 10 years of its Kigali Amendment, under the theme of “global action for a cooler planet.” Since its adoption in 1987, the Montreal Protocol has demonstrated the power of science-based policy and sustained international cooperation. Widely hailed as the world’s most successful […]
In the 10th issue of EIA’s Illegal Trade Bulletin, we highlight developments related to illegal trade from the latest Montreal Protocol meeting in Bangkok, a recent enforcement success in the U.S., and warnings from industry regarding illegal refrigerants and non-compliant cylinders.
The 48th meeting of the Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG48) offers the global community an opportunity to reflect on successful examples of multilateral environmental cooperation, as well as challenges that remain.
This year the Montreal Protocol community marks a decade since the adoption of the Kigali Amendment. The 10-year Kigali anniversary is a significant milestone, but comes at a time of accelerating climate breakdown, ongoing threats to ozone layer recovery and a wider weakening in multilateral cooperation. The Executive Committee (ExCom) must treat this anniversary as a catalyst for transformation, ensuring that the resources of the Multilateral Fund (MLF) are directed towards the most impactful, strategic and sustainable solutions.