Overview
Tuvalu continues to strengthen its commitment to protecting the ozone layer through projects implemented under the Montreal Protocol. Tuvalu became a Party to the Montreal Protocol on 15 July 1993 and later ratified the Kigali Amendment on 21 September 2017, committing the country to phase out ozone-depleting substances and gradually reduce hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). With support from the United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP) and funding from the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol, Tuvalu is implementing several projects including:
- Institutional Strengthening Project
- HCFC Phase-out Management Plan
- Kigali HFC Implementation Plan, and a
- National Inventory of used and unwanted controlled substances.
These initiatives focus on strengthening national policies, improving import controls, training refrigeration technicians and customs officers, and developing strategies for the safe management of refrigerants. Together, these efforts support Tuvalu in meeting its international commitments while protecting the ozone layer and promoting environmentally sustainable cooling practices.
