Mitigating Climate Change: Landmark Agreement Reached to Reduce Harmful Gases

🌍 The landmark deal reached in Kigali builds on the 1987 Montreal Protocol to phase out chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and now includes hydro fluorocarbons (HFCs) that have damaged the ozone layer.

🌡️ By including HFCs in the agreement, the world has taken a significant step towards reducing global warming by half a degree centigrade.

🌎 The agreement involved 197 countries and demonstrates the importance of multilateral patience, diplomacy, and collaborative efforts to address climate change.

🌍 Reducing hydro fluorocarbons (HFCs) will help heal the ozone layer and mitigate climate change.

💰 Transitioning to HFC alternatives will be costly, especially for developing countries.

⚖️ The legally binding Kigali deal requires developed countries to reduce HFC use by 85% by 2036.