Montreal Protocol – Time to Go Further

As delegates gather in Bangkok for the 36th Meeting of Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (MoP36), the need to act faster and go further in our climate ambitions could not be clearer.

At MoP36, Parties will discuss a range of long-standing issues that continue to threaten the Protocol’s legacy. Paths forward to address these challenges are long overdue and should not be delayed any further. Parties must respond to threats posed by emissions of nitrous oxide (N2O) and very short-lived substances (VSLS). Additionally, efforts must be taken to resolve data reporting discrepancies and continued gaps in understanding emission sources, including a comprehensive analysis of HFC-23 emissions. EIA also encourages continued discussion on the sustainable implementation of key pillars of lifecycle refrigerant management (LRM), including leak prevention to minimize emissions and maximizing refrigerant recovery for recycling, reclamation or destruction.

EIA calls on all Parties to embody the spirit of the Montreal Protocol once again and to demonstrate it truly is the world’s most successful environmental treaty.