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T1 Benefits of rapid action: OzonAction Kigali Factsheet 13
T2 Beneficios de la acción rápida: Hoja informativa 13 sobre la Enmienda de Kigali
T2 Les avantages de mesures précoces: ActionOzone Fiche info Kigali n°13
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
K1 ozone
K1 ozone-depleting substance
K1 ozone layer
K1 hydrofluorocarbon
K1 hydrochlorofluorocarbon
YR 2017
FD 2017
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/26818
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/26818
NO This document highlights the benefits of rapid action for reducing the use of high-GWP hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in Article 5 countries under the Kigali Amendment. With phase-down timetables offering delayed action for these nations, the document explains how early transition to low-GWP alternatives can help avoid repeating the technological inefficiencies experienced by non-Article 5 countries. Key advantages include skipping outdated high GWP refrigerants, improving energy efficiency, reducing future power demand, and better aligning with state-of-the-art technologies. The document also emphasizes that countries taking swift action can access enhanced financial and technical support, such as targeted funding from donors and the Montreal Protocol Multilateral Fund. Furthermore, rapid HFC phase-down supports early achievement of national climate goals, providing a cost-effective means to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 19, 2026