National Plans for Lifecycle Refrigerant Management

A Practical Guide for Developing Countries

National Plans for Lifecycle Refrigerant Management: A Practical Guide for Developing Countries provides a structured approach to help governments translate national inventories of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) and hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) banks into practical and costed National Action Plans (NAPs). The Guide supports Article 5 Parties in preventing emissions from existing refrigerant banks while aligning national actions with obligations under the Montreal Protocol and its Kigali Amendment. By promoting the recovery, recycling, reclamation, and environmentally sound disposal of refrigerants already in circulation, the Guide highlights the significant ozone and climate benefits that can be achieved through effective lifecycle management.

The Guide is intended as a practical resource for national ozone units (NOUs), environmental ministries and implementing agencies responsible for managing refrigerants throughout their lifecycle.

This publication was developed by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in collaboration with the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC).