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Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol

Summary

The European Parliament approves the Kigali Amendment, which regulates potent greenhouse gases (HFCs) used in cooling and aerosols to combat global warming.
10 14.09.2017
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Key points

  • The amendment introduces new regulations for hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).
  • These substances are commonly used in air conditioning, refrigerators, and aerosols.
  • HFCs are identified as highly potent greenhouse gases with a warming potential much higher than carbon dioxide.
  • Developed countries are required to reduce the production and use of these substances between 2019 and 2023.
Documents (PDFs)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer Agreement to amend the Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer, adopted in Kigali ***
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