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Strong regulatory and institutional foundations at the centre of Bahrain’s accelerated HCFC phase-out

September 2026
At its 98th meeting, the Executive Committee approved the third and final stage of Bahrain's HCFC phase-out management plan (HPMP), led by the Supreme Council for Environment with UNEP as lead implementing agency. This milestone will enable Bahrain to ...

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Kigali Sim: AI open-source modelling unlocks potential for reducing HFCs

November 2025
Kigali Sim is redefining what is possible through use of latest IT tools for environmental policy and decision-making worldwide. The free and open-source modelling tool provides unprecedented analytical and computing power for understanding the consumption..
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The power of science in safeguarding our planet

August 2025
On this World Ozone Day 2025, we are reminded that the story of the ozone treaties is one of the most inspiring examples of global cooperation, scientific foresight, and environmental stewardship. These landmark agreements demonstrated how science can...
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Scaling up energy efficiency: a new revolving fund modality

July 2025
In a move to accelerate global energy efficiency in the context of the Montreal Protocol, the Executive Committee approved a revolving fund mechanism at its 95th meeting in December 2024. Aimed at scaling-up the adoption of energy-efficient, low global...
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96th meeting of the Executive Committee concludes successfully

June 2025
After the adoption of the operational framework for energy efficiency and the new revolving fund modality, the Executive Committee approved at its 96th meeting, preparatory requests for pilot revolving funds in 3 countries and one global programme; agreed...
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Ecuador sets a green standard in refrigeration manufacturing

June 2025
Over the years, Ecuador has worked successfully towards meeting its obligations to the Montreal Protocol and its Amendments. One of the country’s most inspiring success stories comes from Induglob, a locally owned manufacturing enterprise that...
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Maldives’ ambitious plan on early HCFC phase out and energy efficiency

May 2025
In 2010, as part of its hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) phase-out management plan (HPMP), the Government of the Maldives set an ambitious goal to phase out HCFCs by 2020, ten years in advance...
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Leading the way in sustainable cooling: Namibia’s accelerated HCFC phase-out

April 2025
When Namibia committed to an accelerated phase-out of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) in 2011, it wasn’t just a policy shift—it was a decision made at the highest levels of government to align...
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Science for life: 40 years of the Vienna Convention

March 2025
This week marks the 40th anniversary of the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer...
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Kyrgyzstan eliminates HCFCs a decade ahead of schedule

March 2025
In 2011, Kyrgyzstan stood at a critical crossroads. With economic growth accelerating, demand for cooling systems was surging, and with it, the country’s reliance on hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)—ozone-depleting substances used in refrigeration and air...
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Brazil advances ozone protection with final HCFC phase-out plan

February 2025
Brazil, the largest country in South America, is cementing its leadership in ozone and climate protection with the approval of the third and final stage of its Hydrochlorofluorocarbon Phase-Out Management Plan (HPMP). This milestone underscores Brazil’s...