The governments of Rwanda, Brazil, and the United Kingdom have launched the Friends of Kigali Amendment, a new partnership aimed at implementing the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol. The partnership was launched on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, which took place during a week dedicated to addressing climate change. The Kigali Amendment, which was signed 10 years ago, aims to reduce the production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), potent greenhouse gases used in refrigeration and air conditioning.
The Friends of Kigali Amendment brings together countries and organizations committed to implementing the Kigali Amendment and promoting sustainable cooling solutions. The partnership aims to accelerate the transition to environmentally friendly cooling technologies, mobilize climate finance, and enhance cooperation among governments, businesses, and civil society. Rwanda, Brazil, and the UK have pledged to strengthen their cooperation to implement the Kigali Amendment and promote sustainable cooling solutions.
The launch of the partnership coincides with Rwanda's preparations to host the 38th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol (MoP38) from November 2-6, 2026. As the host country, Rwanda is committed to advancing the implementation of the Kigali Amendment and promoting sustainable cooling solutions. The country has also partnered with Brazil to lead the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC), which aims to address climate change and promote sustainable development.
The CCAC has launched new initiatives to reduce HFCs and promote sustainable cooling solutions. The organization has pledged to provide $100 million in funding to support the implementation of the Kigali Amendment and the transition to environmentally friendly cooling technologies. The funding will support countries in their efforts to reduce HFCs and promote sustainable cooling solutions.
The Kigali Amendment is a critical agreement aimed at reducing the production and consumption of HFCs, which are potent greenhouse gases. The amendment aims to reduce HFC emissions by 85% by 2036 and 97% by 2050. The implementation of the Kigali Amendment is expected to avoid up to 0.5°C of global warming by 2100.
The launch of the Friends of Kigali Amendment has been welcomed by environmental organizations and experts. Christelle Ulman, Executive Director of the Sequoia Climate Foundation, said that the partnership is critical to addressing climate change and promoting sustainable development. The foundation has pledged to provide funding and technical support to countries to implement the Kigali Amendment.
The implementation of the Kigali Amendment requires significant investment and cooperation among governments, businesses, and civil society. The partnership aims to mobilize climate finance, enhance cooperation, and promote sustainable cooling solutions. With the support of countries and organizations, the implementation of the Kigali Amendment can help address climate change and promote sustainable development.
Key points
- The Friends of Kigali Amendment aims to accelerate the implementation of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol and promote sustainable cooling solutions.
- The partnership brings together countries and organizations committed to reducing hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and promoting environmentally friendly cooling technologies.
- The implementation of the Kigali Amendment is expected to avoid up to 0.5°C of global warming by 2100.
