Resources

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

In this issue: 1. In Memory of Dr. Satyendra Kumar Purkayastha (1953–2025); 2. 40 Years of the Vienna Convention: How Science Led to Global Action (VIDEO); 3. Nominations open for 2025 Champions of the Earth award with a focus on climate action; 4. New Handbook of Best Practices: Room Air Conditioner Installation for the Lowest Carbon Footprint… read more

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: Celebrating 40 Years of the Vienna Convention: From Science to Global Action - A brief history; 2. Science for life: 40 years of the Vienna Convention; 3. CCAC NDC Watch: Latest on Non… read more

In this issue: 1. International Women’s Day: Championing Gender Equality in Ozone & Climate Protection; 2. Mentorship Programme to Strengthen Cooling Sector Launched on International Women’s Day; 3. International Women's Day; 4. Why We Can’t Ignore Nitrous Oxide - The Climate Threat You’ve Never Heard Of; 5. HFC regulations and emission… read more

In this issue: 1. 82 million tonnes of CO2 emissions-equal to 19.2 million cars driven for a year potentially avoided in 2024, due to UNIDO’s projects under the Montreal Protocol. 2. Cooperation among MEAs Secretariats and international enforcement organizations to reinforce Customs Officers’ Capacity. 3. How R-290 Cooling is Transforming the… read more

In this issue: Ultra-potent greenhouse gases still ‘major problem’ – despite global agreement to phase out. 2. Women and Girls in Science and the Montreal Protocol. 3. UNEP Annual Report 2024: We are all in this together. 4. Centro Studi Galileo completed a five-months run of HVAC/R Training in North Africa. 5. Burkina Faso Enhances RAC… read more

In this issue: 

1. Combating the illegal trade of substances that impact ozone layer recovery and
fuel climate warming
2. Whatever Happened to the Hole in the Ozone Layer?
3. As heat records fall, experts call for reductions in this often-overlooked
greenhouse gas
4. Green Cooling Summit 2025: Sustainable Cooling and… read more

In this issue:
1. A Tribute to Janusz Kozakiewicz: A Friend and Dedicated Expert of the Montreal
Protocol
2. Future of technician training and certification
3. 2025 International Special Issue – Empowering RACHP Workforce for the future
Transition
4. Economic Coordination Committee bans ozone-harming materials
5. Experts… read more

In this issue:

1. 2024: A year of global environmental leadership for the Multilateral Fund
2. Kigali Amendment Ratifications: An update
3. UNIDO secures US$ 28 million project funding to deliver climate solutions and
protect the ozone layer
4. Newly-approved CCAC projects in the Cooling Sector
5. Amendment de Kigali: le… read more

Empowering Regional Action: How ECA Network Countries Used Legislative & Policy Options / RAC Sector Action Tables as an Effective Tool to Foster Dialogue and Share Insights to Support Kigali Amendment Implementation

The Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol requires parties to reduce hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) consumption. To… read more

In this issue: 

1. Kigali Amendment latest ratifications
2. The return to 1980 stratospheric halogen levels: a moving target in ozone 
   assessments from 2006 to 2022
3. 2024 World Cold Chain Symposium, Focused on Building a Sustainable Cold Chain, 
   Replay Now Available Online
4. Operation Demeter X… read more

This booklet is designed to assist the governments of developing countries (“Article 5 countries” under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer) in devising strategies for digital solutions in electronic import/export licensing systems to enhance monitoring, reporting, verification, and enforcement (MRVE) of licensing… read more

In this issue:

1. Kigali Amendment latest ratifications
2. Cooling the Heat: Enhancing Energy Efficiency of the Refrigeration and Cooling Sector
3. Rise in nitrous oxide emissions endangers pathway to 1.5°C, the ozone layer, and human health
4. General Trust Fund for Financing Activities on Research and Systematic Observations… read more

A Tri-annual newsletter by UNEP OzonAction under the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol. 

This issue focuses on the Montreal Protocol and its Kigali Amendment: Ozone, Climate and Health.

In this issue:
1. Kigali Amendment latest ratifications
2. Summary of the Combined Thirteenth Meeting of the Conference of the
Parties to the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer and the
Thirty-sixth Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that
Deplete the Ozone Layer: 28 October – 1… read more

In this issue:

1. Kigali Amendment latest ratifications
2. Combined thirteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties and Thirty-Sixth Meeting of the Parties
3. The Multilateral Fund New Core Products
4. Arctic ozone reaches record high in positive step for climate
5. Guide on Preventing the Dumping of Inefficient Cooling… read more

In this issue:

1. Kigali Amendment latest ratifications
2. The Remarkable Story of the Montreal Protocol with Lessons for Cyberspace
3. Record High March 2024 Arctic Total Column Ozone
4. Mozambique: Govt Bans Refrigeration Equipment Harmful to Ozone Layer
5. Oman ratifies Kigali amendment to combat global warming
6… read more

OzoNews, Vol. XXIV - Special Issue on the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer 16 September 2024

In this issue:

- The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres’ message on the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, observed 16 September 2024, ‘Commit to Making Peace with Our… read more