EIA Briefing to the 97th Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Multilateral Fund (ExCom97)

The 97th Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Multilateral Fund (ExCom97) presents a critical opportunity to demonstrate the effectiveness of collaborative multilateralism and advance cost-effective climate and ozone mitigation, at a time when global action is more urgent than ever.

The Multilateral Fund (MLF) remains one of the most effective mechanisms for delivering high-impact, low-cost greenhouse gas emissions reductions, with a proven track record of success. Yet the work is far from over. The phase-out of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) and the transition away from hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are not only essential for climate mitigation, but also for adaptation and resilience in a warming world. Cooling demand is rising globally, and without intervention, this could lock in high-emission, energy-inefficient technologies for decades. The MLF’s role in supporting sustainable cooling solutions, technician training and life-cycle refrigerant management (LRM) is indispensable, both for environmental protection and for safeguarding lives from extreme heat.