Refrigerant Transition
Implementing the Kigali Amendment by phasing down potent greenhouse gas refrigerants in favor of climate-friendly alternatives.
The Kigali Amendment
The Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol mandates a global phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). While HFCs do not deplete the ozone layer, they are extremely potent greenhouse gases—some thousands of times more powerful than CO2.
The Phase-Down Schedule
African nations are working on schedules to freeze HFC consumption and achieve an 80% reduction over the coming decades through quotas and import bans on non-compliant equipment.
The Dumping Threat
As developed nations transition away from HFCs faster, their obsolete HFC equipment is often dumped in African markets, burdening the continent with future emissions and servicing challenges.
Transition Roadmap for African Markets
National Inventories & Quotas
Establishing accurate baselines of HFC consumption and enforcing strict import quota systems to cap growth.
Customs Training & Identifiers
Equipping border agents with gas analyzers to prevent illegal smuggling of banned refrigerants mislabeled as legal alternatives.
Technician Certification
Training the informal servicing sector to safely handle flammable natural refrigerants (like R-290).