Resources

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 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

In this issue: 1. Eliminating HFCs Faster will Cut Climate Harm 2. Report: Ozone Hole Has Shrunk by More Than Four Million Square Kilometers 3. El ozono medido en Marambio superó el valor de los 25 años anteriores e indica recuperación de la capa 4. Sustainable Management of Refrigeration Technologies in Marine and Off-Shore Fisheries Sectors, 6-8… read more

In this issue: Report of the 77th Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of Montreal Protocol 2. 10th Meeting of the Ozone Research Managers to be Held in Geneva, Switzerland, 28 - 30 March 2017. Related documents now available 3. Sustainable Management of Refrigeration Technologies in Marine and Off-… read more

UN Environment and ASHRAE have partnered on a web-based course entitled “Refrigerants Literacy.” This course is 4.5 hours of instruction covering the basics of refrigerants used in air conditioning and refrigeration applications.

In this issue: 1. New OzonAction Multimedia Video Application Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Technician Video Series 2. Decline Reported in Consumption of MBr in A5 and Non-A5 Parties 3. Future Challenges for Stratospheric and Tropospheric Ozone 4. Hydrocarbons 'Could Replace' Most Synthetic Refrigerants 5. The Birth—and Possible Death—of the… read more