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OzoNews Volume XXVI, 30 June 2026

OzoNews Volume XXVI, 30 June 2026

A fortnightly electronic news update on ozone and climate protection and the implementation of the Montreal Protocol brought to you by OzonAction.

In this issue:

1. 48th Meeting of the Open-ended Working Group of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol 
2. World Refrigeration Day 2026: Five Days of Cool Intelligence - Smarter Cooling Starts Here
3. ASHRAE Celebrates World Refrigeration Day 2026, Highlights the Role of ‘Cool Intelligence’ in Shaping the Future of Refrigeration
4. Expanding the Watch: How WMO is Supporting the Montreal Protocol's Next Chapter
5. ACES renewable energy course wraps up with field visit to RICA 
6. Successful COPA Pilot
7. Ban on Air-Conditioners, Fridges Operating Solely on HCFC Refrigerants from June 6 – Sri Lanka
8. Korea project to improve refrigerant management
9. New Regulated Product Stewardship Scheme targets some of NZ’s most harmful Greenhouse Gases 
10. Climate-warming chemicals may be hiding in your old fridge
11. Syria, UNEP discuss ozone protection efforts and environmental projects
12. MOECC enhances inspection of refrigeration, air conditioning gases with advanced equipment - Qatar
13. Jordan Reviews Montreal Protocol Future Project Priorities

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