The third Stage of the Brazilian Hydrochlorofluorocarbons Phase-out Management Plan (HPMP) was approved during the 94th Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol, which took place between May 27th and May 30th. The country will count with US$ 36,5 million to implement the third and last phase of the program that aims to achieve the elimination of 100% of HCFC consumption by 2030.
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In addition to the effective contribution to protecting the ozone layer, the country will avoid the emission of more than 19,5 million tons of CO2 equivalent to the atmosphere, representing a significant step forward in tackling climate change. HPMP Stage 3 activities focus on better containment of HCFCs already existent in the country, either by regenerating, recycling or preventing leakages, in order to maintain stocks and avoid early replacement with high global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants. Additionally, with the aim of promoting the safe and efficient use of alternative refrigerants that do not destroy the ozone layer and have a low GWP, capacity building activities will be continued to train different levels of professionals in the sector, who work with the installation and/or maintenance of refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
The activities will be executed by the coordinating entity of the program, the Brazilian Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MMA), with the support of three implementing agencies, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).
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