What is Kigali Agreement?

Q.  Kigali Agreement will come into force from
- Published on 20 Oct 16

a. June 5th 2021
b. June 5th 2021
c. January 1st 2019
d. June 5th 2020

ANSWER: January 1st 2019
 
  • The Kigali Agreement (Hydroflurocarbon (HFC) Amendment to the Montreal Protocol) is a reaffirmation of the global intent to mitigate climate change and exemplifies international co-operation in this regard.
  • The Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol is legally binding and will come into force from January 1, 2019.
  • The Agreement upholds the principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR & RC).
  • It recognizes the development imperatives of high-growth economies like India, and provides a realistic and viable roadmap for the implementation of a phase-out schedule for high global warming potential (GWP) HFCs.

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