Strengthening the global regulation of hydrofluorocarbons under the Montreal Protocol
Strengthening the global regulation of hydrofluorocarbons under the Montreal Protocol
The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer was developed to address the concern of stratospheric ozone depletion. It has been highly effective in addressing its primary concern and it is widely considered to be one of the most successful international law agreements to date. However, the Montreal Protocol had the effect of replacing chemicals that have a high potential to deplete ozone with hydrofluorocarbons, which are powerful greenhouse gases and short-lived climate pollutants. This resulted in the increased consumption of hydrofluorocarbons, which was contributing to climate change. Following considerable resistance and debate, hydrofluorocarbons were added to the list of substances controlled by the Montreal Protocol in 2016. The chapter provides an overview of the global regulation of hydrofluorocarbons, focusing particularly on the Montreal Protocol. The chapter highlights the successes of the ozone regime as well as its weaknesses, in relation to hydrofluorocarbons, and considers ways in which the ozone regime could be further strengthened to ensure its continued success. The chapter emphasises the importance of co-ordinating measures under different international law regimes to effectively regulate hydrofluorocarbons.
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Du Toit, Louise
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1 December 2023
Du Toit, Louise
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Du Toit, Louise
(2023)
Strengthening the global regulation of hydrofluorocarbons under the Montreal Protocol.
In,
Yamineva, Yulia, Kulovesi, Kati and Recio, Eugenia
(eds.)
Reducing Emissions of Short-Lived Climate Pollutants: Perspectives on Law and Governance.
(International Environmental Law, 20)
Brill Nijhoff, .
(doi:10.1163/9789004684089_006).
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The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer was developed to address the concern of stratospheric ozone depletion. It has been highly effective in addressing its primary concern and it is widely considered to be one of the most successful international law agreements to date. However, the Montreal Protocol had the effect of replacing chemicals that have a high potential to deplete ozone with hydrofluorocarbons, which are powerful greenhouse gases and short-lived climate pollutants. This resulted in the increased consumption of hydrofluorocarbons, which was contributing to climate change. Following considerable resistance and debate, hydrofluorocarbons were added to the list of substances controlled by the Montreal Protocol in 2016. The chapter provides an overview of the global regulation of hydrofluorocarbons, focusing particularly on the Montreal Protocol. The chapter highlights the successes of the ozone regime as well as its weaknesses, in relation to hydrofluorocarbons, and considers ways in which the ozone regime could be further strengthened to ensure its continued success. The chapter emphasises the importance of co-ordinating measures under different international law regimes to effectively regulate hydrofluorocarbons.
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Du Toit. 2023. Strengthening the global regulation of hydrofluorocarbons under the Montreal Protocol
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Published date: 1 December 2023
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Louise Du Toit
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Yulia Yamineva
Editor:
Kati Kulovesi
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Eugenia Recio
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