Reports

If the UK intends to uphold its commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and demonstrate climate leadership, fast action on climate super-pollutants must be prioritised.

Nitrous oxide (N2O) is the most significant ozone-depleting substance (ODS) in the world today and is projected to remain so throughout the 21st century. It is also the third most important greenhouse gas (GHG), being 273 times more potent than carbon dioxide (CO2) on a tonne-for-tonne basis over a 100-year period.

From 8th to 12th July 2024, the Parties to the Montreal Protocol will be attending the 46th Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG-46) in Montreal. EIA has produced a new briefing for the meeting, exploring the significant opportunities for the Parties to the Montreal Protocol to demonstrate strong leadership in living up to its reputation as the “most successful environmental treaty.”