Resources

The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide an update on ASHRAE standards for refrigerants and to introduce the new refrigerants that have been awarded an «R» number over the last few years and introduced into the international market.

Updated in April 2026 - English, French, and Spanish

 

The purpose of this briefing note is to introduce the life-cycle refrigerant management (LRM) approach in the context of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. One of the main uses of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which are controlled under the Montreal Protocol (referred to as… read more

The Gender Assessment Factsheet is a practical guide designed to support gender-responsive activities during the preparation and implementation of multi-year agreements—such as HPMPs and KIPs—under the Multilateral Fund.  This tool explains what a gender assessment is, why it matters, and how it can be effectively integrated into project… read more

This gender mainstreaming checklist outlines mandatory and optional requirements and indicators, providing a practical framework for incorporating gender perspectives into projects that support compliance with the Montreal Protocol’s targets.
 

The Montevideo Programme V delivers technical legal assistance in support of its key objectives. The Law Branch, in collaboration with OzonAction’s Compliance Assistance Programme, offers this technical legal assistance to Article 5 Parties to support the development, updating and/or revision of their national compliance frameworks under the… read more

This factsheet highlights Women representation in engineering globally, and the top five challenges women face in their workday. UNEP OzonAction has developed a suite of resources aimed at integrating a gender perspective into the implementation of the Montreal Protocol, with a focus on empowering women in the Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning… read more

UNEP OzonAction has developed a suite of resources aimed at integrating a gender perspective into the implementation of the Montreal Protocol, with a focus on empowering women in the Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning (RAC) sector. These materials highlight the value of inclusive practices, such as equitable workplace policies, mentoring… read more

UNEP OzonAction has developed a suite of resources aimed at integrating a gender perspective into the implementation of the Montreal Protocol, with a focus on empowering women in the Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning (RAC) sector. These materials highlight the value of inclusive practices, such as equitable workplace policies, mentoring… read more

This factsheet highlights Women representation in engineering globally, and the top five challenges women face in their workday. UNEP OzonAction has developed a suite of resources aimed at integrating a gender perspective into the implementation of the Montreal Protocol, with a focus on empowering women in the Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning… read more

This factsheet highlights Women representation in engineering globally, and the top five challenges women face in their workday. UNEP OzonAction has developed a suite of resources aimed at integrating a gender perspective into the implementation of the Montreal Protocol, with a focus on empowering women in the Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning… read more

This factsheet highlights Women representation in engineering globally, and the top five challenges women face in their workday. UNEP OzonAction has developed a suite of resources aimed at integrating a gender perspective into the implementation of the Montreal Protocol, with a focus on empowering women in the Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning… read more

This factsheet highlights Women representation in engineering globally, and the top five challenges women face in their workday. UNEP OzonAction has developed a suite of resources aimed at integrating a gender perspective into the implementation of the Montreal Protocol, with a focus on empowering women in the Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning… read more

This factsheet highlights Women representation in engineering globally, and the top five challenges women face in their workday. UNEP OzonAction has developed a suite of resources aimed at integrating a gender perspective into the implementation of the Montreal Protocol, with a focus on empowering women in the Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning… read more

The ECA network has implemented enforcement–related activities since its inception in 2003 including regional enforcement meetings, border dialogues, and a series of awards for Customs and Enforcement Officers.

This technical brief reflects the Polish experience of setting up and managing logbooks for refrigeration, air-conditioning, heat pump (RACHP) and other types of equipment. It also provides examples of similar equipment databases used in other developed and developing countries.

The National Single Window is a centralized system that links all relevant government approving authorities and acts as a ‘one-stop-shop’ where importers and exporters may submit applications electronically including information and all required paperwork to support the application and approval process.

The RPL process can help those in the industry acquire a formal qualification that matches their knowledge and skills and thereby contributes to improving their employability, mobility, and lifelong learning. RPL can make a significant contribution to providing the relevant learning framework necessary for the present and ongoing maintenance of… read more

The Parties to the Kigali Amendment need to establish a mechanism to effectively control the production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), a group of greenhouse gases that are controlled under the Montreal Protocol. Similar to the hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) phase-out, an effective quota system can play a vital role in assisting… read more

UNEP OzonAction, in cooperation with United for Efficiency (U4E), Kigali Cooling Efficiency Programme (KCEP) and ASHRAE have jointly developed a new introductory e-learning course to increase the awareness and understanding of government policymakers, community stakeholders and business leaders about energy-efficiency related to air… read more

Checklist for successful auctioning of seized refrigerants.