KUWAIT, Sept 16 (KUNA) -- Kuwait has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the Ozone layer and advancing sustainable development, as the Acting General Manager of the Environment Public Authority (EPA), Nouf Behbehani said.
Behbehani highlighted Kuwait's active role in global environmental efforts during a ceremony marking the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer.
This year's event emphasized the importance of science and international cooperation in safeguarding the ozone layer for future generations.
Bahbahani noted that Kuwait ratified the 1987 Montreal Protocol in 1992 and has since phased out most ozone-depleting substances, establishing a dedicated national unit to ensure compliance.
In November 2024, Kuwait also ratified the Kigali Amendment, marking a critical step in reducing climate-impacting gases such as HFCs while promoting energy-efficient cooling technologies.
The current United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative in Kuwait, Emma Morley, underscored the significance of a new environmental cooperation agreement signed with the Environment Authority last year.
The agreement lays out a national roadmap for reducing harmful refrigerants, strengthening regulations, and advancing sustainable cooling, reinforcing Kuwait's regional leadership in environmental protection and climate action. (end) zhr.dss