Title: Climate, Chemicals, and ComplexitiesDescription: Parties to the Montreal Protocol have expressed an interest in increasing education and awareness around the complexities and comparative risk issues associated with refrigerants, TFA, PFAS, and related chemicals. An engaging panel of scientists and experts will explore the science, complexities, and trade-offs surrounding these chemicals through the perspectives of chemistry, toxicology, ecology, and technical and regulatory feasibility. After brief presentations, the panel will engage with the audience in an interactive question and answer session.
Contact: Stacy Tatman
statman@wiley.law
Title: Implementing and Enforcing National F-gas Rules: Turning Commitments into ActionDescription: Effective implementation of the Kigali Amendment hinges on robust national frameworks that bring the HFC phase-down schedule to life. This session explores how countries are translating climate goals into tangible action through national and sub-national measures. Participants will gain insights into the practical approaches, such as targeted training of enforcement entities, the introduction of product bans, fiscal instruments like taxation, and incentive schemes that accelerate the transition to climate-friendly cooling. Real-world examples from the Cool Up programme and beyond will illustrate how policy design and enforcement can work hand-in-hand to drive sustainable change across the cooling sector.
Contact: Barbara Gschrey
b.gschrey@oekorecherche.de
