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This fact sheet discusses some of the technical issues related to the operation of air-conditioning systems at high / extremely high ambient temperature

This Fact Sheet provides details of which substances are controlled under the Montreal Protocol and gives examples of related substances that are not included in these controls.

The project "Demonstration of a Regional Strategy for ODS Waste Management and Disposal in the ECA Region" was prepared jointly by UN Environment and UNIDO, on behalf of...

The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide an update on ASHRAE standards for refrigerants and to introduce the new refrigerants that have been awarded an «R» number over the...

An introduction and general overview of the Kigali Amendment and the changes that will come with regard to the phase-down of HFCs.

The benefits and advantages of quick action to avoid costs and achieve target environmental results are explained in this fact sheet.

Under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, Article 7 of the Protocol requires all Parties, both developing countries (also called Article 5...

The most widely used fire protection systems (FPS) involve water based systems such as automatic sprinklers. An important category of FPS are chemical agents that can quickly...

Certification is the means by which a person (or enterprise), as a result of training, education, external review and assessment, receives official approval of being able to...

The WhatGas? application is an information and identification tool for refrigerant gases:ozone depleting substances (ODS), HFCs and other alternatives. It is intended to provide...

Free Trade Zones” (FTZ), are specifically defined areas within a country where goods may be imported/landed, handled, processed, assembled, manufactured or reconfigured, and re-...

Factsheet: As the phase out of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) progresses, it is expected that there will be a considerably higher uptake, in particular in developing countries...

Following the adoption of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, UN Environment's OzonAction prepared a series of fact sheets...

One of the primary ways that countries implement their commitments under the Montreal Protocol and particularly the Kigali Amendment is through the monitoring and control of...

The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide an update on ASHRAE standards for refrigerants and to introduce the new refrigerants that have been awarded an «R» number over the...

Efficient tracking of methyl bromide (MB) use requires close monitoring and a full understanding of both controlled and exempted uses. The IPPC has developed a list of articles...

The interaction and linkages of the Kigali Amendment with other existing policy measures is described in this fact sheet.

This fact sheet shows the importance of understanding how ‘tonnes CO2 equivalent’ is calculated and gives the GWP values for substances controlled under the Kigali Amendment.

The refrigeration and air conditioning sector represents a major share of energy use in most developing countries as refrigeration and air conditioning applications consume...

An overview of lower GWP alternatives and how these are being introduced into the different market sectors and sub-sectors.