Question
Download Solution PDFThe latest amendment to Montreal protocol is -
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Kigali Amendment.
Important Points
The latest amendment to the Montreal Protocol is known as the Kigali Amendment.
- It was adopted in 2016 during a meeting held in Kigali, Rwanda.
- The Kigali Amendment aims to address the phase-out of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which are potent greenhouse gases used primarily in cooling and refrigeration systems.
- The amendment sets out a timeline and targets for reducing the production and consumption of HFCs globally.
- It includes a gradual phasedown schedule for developed and developing countries, with the goal of achieving significant reductions in HFC emissions by the year 2050.
other options do not exist as an amendment
Therefore, the correct answer is option 1) Kigali Amendment.
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