Israel Ratifies Kigali Amendment to Montreal Protocol in Rwanda
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Israel ratified the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol during a conference in Rwanda, aiming to reduce greenhouse gases used in cooling. The nation also explored cooperation with Rwandan officials on climate, law, and workforce training, sharing its expertise in employee development. The amendment has been ratified by 176 countries, with ongoing discussions on implementation and technological solutions.
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- Israel ratified the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol in Rwanda.
- The amendment targets the gradual reduction of greenhouse gases used in cooling and air conditioning.
- Israel discussed cooperation with Rwanda in climate, law, and workforce training.
- The Kigali Amendment has been ratified by 176 countries as of October 30, 2026.
- The conference addressed implementation, funding, and technological solutions for cooling.
Israel announced its ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol during a conference in Rwanda. The amendment, adopted in 2016 and named after Rwanda's capital, aims to gradually reduce greenhouse gases, specifically hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which are primarily used in cooling and air conditioning systems and have a high global warming potential. The original Montreal Protocol focused on protecting the ozone layer by phasing out ozone-depleting substances, while the Kigali Amendment expanded its scope to include HFCs.
During meetings with Rwandan government officials, Israeli representatives discussed potential cooperation in areas of climate, law, and workforce training. The Israeli delegation also shared its experience in employee training, skill development, and adapting workforces to evolving economic needs with Rwandan officials responsible for labor, employment, and vocational training.
As of October 30, 2026, 176 countries and parties had ratified the amendment. The conference included discussions on implementing protocol commitments, monitoring and compliance mechanisms, funding and assistance for developing nations, technological solutions for cooling, and enforcement against illegal trade in controlled substances. A resolution was also adopted to streamline the work of the protocol's institutions. Israeli delegates participated in plenary sessions and negotiation groups, holding consultations with foreign delegations, including that of the United States, and presenting Israel's experience in transitioning to advanced cooling technologies.