Ozone and Climate Action Program

The Montreal Protocol, adopted in 1987, protects the ozone layer by regulating ozone-depleting substances (ODS), such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs). It mandates the phase-out of CFC and HCFC production and consumption with specific timeframes for different Parties, based on their status as a developed or developing country.

Developing countries are supported by the Multilateral Fund (MLF) to Support the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol which provides financial and technical assistance. 

Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) were introduced as alternatives to ODS but pose a different threat as potent greenhouse gases. To address this, the Kigali Amendment was agreed upon in 2016, listing HFCs as controlled substances and aiming to gradually reduce HFC production and consumption by 80-85% by the late 2040s. The amendment emphasizes the importance of adopting low-GWP alternatives and energy-efficient technologies, aligning with the Montreal Protocol's objectives for ozone protection while also achieving climate benefits.

The Montreal Protocol is widely considered the most successful multilateral environment agreement, but it still faces many challenges. This includes preserving the victories by improving monitoring, reporting and verification and reducing illegal trade. It also presents many new exciting opportunities to increase ambition, including strengthening the HFC phase-down and addressing unfinished business, such as industrial emissions and feedstocks. Urgent action is needed to preserve the victories and seize the opportunities. CEJAD in partnership with the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) is implementing a project « Promoting Fast Action to reduce emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-Gases) and Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) » funded by the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF). Through the project, CEJAD is advocating for more ambitious policies to fulfill the full potential of the Montreal Protocol.

Our Campaign aims at:

  1. Strengthening commitments to reduce HFCs by accelerating the Kigali Amendment and ensuring real reductions through ExCom guidelines and projects. 
  2. Enhancing implementation and compliance by improving monitoring, reporting, verification and enforcement (MRV+E) mechanisms, while also raising awareness of the impact of ODS and HFC emissions. 
  3. Resolving pending issues by eliminating emissions from HFC-23 and other fluorochemical production-related sources, and reducing exemptions for feedstocks. 
  4. Decreasing emissions of ODS and HFCs by addressing leaks from existing banks and preventing environmental dumping, while promoting a lifecycle approach to refrigerant management. 
  5. Tackling nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions by addressing industrial sources of N2O at the Montreal Protocol and improving improving global governance on nitrogen in relevant forums. 
  6. Holding corporations accountable to expedite market transformation and facilitate the implementation of stronger regulations.
  7. Sustaining political commitment across different sectors and increasing financial support for HFC-related actions to ensure the success of the Montreal Protocol.

 

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Under this program, CEJAD aims to eliminate the risk posed by exposure to lead in paints to women and children, and improve the regulatory frameworks to phase out lead in paint at national, regional and international level.

Our work under this program aims to promote the phase out of Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) from use, especially in agriculture to protect human health and the environment. The use of HHPs is threatening the lives of vulnerable populations, food systems, biodiversity and the environment at large.

Our work under the Mercury Program aims to protect human health and the environment from anthropogenic emissions and releases of mercury and mercury compounds in line with the Minamata Convention on Mercury, a legally binding global treaty adopted in 2013. Kenya is a party to the Minamata Convention.

The Montreal Protocol, adopted in 1987, protects the ozone layer by regulating ozone-depleting substances (ODS), such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs). It mandates the phase-out of CFC and HCFC production and consumption with specific timeframes for different Parties, based on their status as a developed or developing country.

Our work under this program aims to reduce the health and environmental impacts associated with waste and plastics throughout their life cycle. Over the years, plastic and plastic products have emerged as problematic and hazardous to human health and the environment.