Question

Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Kigali amendment to the Montreal protocol?

Select the correct code from the options given below:

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1 only

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is correct. Kigali amendment to the Montreal protocol has called for the gradual phasing out of HFCs (Hydrofluro carbons) which have very high global warming potential.
• Statement 2 is incorrect. There are different timelines for different countries. Kigali amendment has divided the signatory parties into three groups and accordingly, a timeline has been set by which parties have to phase out HFCs.

1. The first group consists of rich and developed economies like the USA, UK and EU countries who will start to phase down HFCs by 2019 and reduce it to 15% of 2012 levels by 2036.
2. The second group consists of emerging economies like China, Brazil as well as some African countries who will start phase down by 2024 and reduce it to 20% of 2021 levels by 2045.
3. The third group consists of developing economies and some of the hottest climatic countries like India, Pakistan, Iran, and Saudi Arabia who will start phasing down HFCs by 2028 and reduce it to 15% of 2024-2026 levels till 2047.