- addn of HFC
- to be replaced by Ammonia, R32
- total elimination by 2050
- upholds CBDR
- India to implement from 2024
Commencement
- developed countries ➡️ 2019
- to cut 85% of emission of 2011 levels by 2036
- developing countries ➡️ 2024
- to cut 80% of 2020-22 levels by 2045
- Targets for India, Pak and Iran
Significance of Kigali Amendment
- if HFC phase down is completed
- prevent global warming by 1°C by 2050
- also prevent warming up by 0.5°C by 2100 ↪️ Hence, achieving the objectives of Paris Agreement