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The Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol is an international agreement to gradually reduce the consumption and production of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). It is a legally binding agreement designed to create rights and obligations in international law.
The most recent amendment, the Kigali Amendment, called for the phase-down of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in 2016. These HFCs were used as replacements for a batch of ozone-depleting substances eliminated by the original Montreal Protocol.
The Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer entered into force on 1st January 2019, following ratification by the required number of countries. The agreement aims to phase down HFCs by reducing its manufacture and consumption.
1. What is the Kigali Amendment? The Kigali Amendment is an amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. It was adopted by the 28th Meeting of Parties to the Montreal Protocol (MOP28) on 15 October 2016 in Kigali, Rwanda. The Amendment adds powerful
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The Kigali Amendment to the Montreal protocol will reduce the production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) by more than 80 per cent over the next 30 years. If fully implemented, the amendment can avoid up to 0.4°C of global warming by the end of this century.
Jan 30, 2017 · Kigali agreement is an amendment to Montreal Protocol. What is Montreal Protocol? The Montreal Protocol is a most effective international environmental treaty to phase out the Ozone Depleting Substances (ODSs) from the atmosphere. It came into force in 1989.
In October 2016 the Kigali Amendment was adopted by all Parties to the Montreal Protocol. The Kigali Amendment brings the future production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs1) under the control of the Protocol and will make a major contribution towards the fight against climate change. Control of HFC
