Ratification of Kigali Amendment to Montreal Protocol
India has ratified the Kigali Amendment to Montreal Protocol on 27th September 2021.
Aim: The Kigali Amendment to Montreal Protocol aims to reduce the production and consumption of Hydroflurocarbons (HFCs).
It was adopted by the Parties to the Montreal Protocol in October, 2016 at 28th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol held at Kigali, Rwanda.
Hydrofluorocarbons were introduced as non-ozone depleting substances as alternative to Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs). Though HFCs do not deplete the stratospheric ozone layer, they have high global warming potential ranging from 12 to 14,000, which have adverse impact on climate.
Targets to be achieved: As per the agreement, ....
