Saudi Arabia Ratifies Kigali Amendment to Montreal Protocol

Saudi Arabia Ratifies Kigali Amendment to Montreal Protocol

Analysis:

1. Ratification Details:
   • On 10 September 2025, Saudi Arabia ratified the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol.
   • The Amendment will enter into force in Saudi Arabia on 9 December 2025.
   • With this ratification, Saudi Arabia becomes the 166th country to join the Amendment.
2. Obligations under the Kigali Amendment:
   • As part of Group 2 of Article 5, Saudi Arabia must freeze HFC production starting in 2028.
   • Reduce HFC consumption by 85% by 2047, compared to its average HFC consumption from 2024–2026.
   • Reduce HCFC consumption by 65% compared to its baseline average in 2009–2010.
3. Significance:
   • Strengthens global efforts to reduce hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), potent greenhouse gases contributing to climate change.
   • Supports the Montreal Protocol’s objective of protecting the ozone layer while mitigating climate change impacts.
   • Demonstrates commitment by MENA countries to global climate regulations and sustainable development.
4. Reference and Documentation:
   • List of countries that have accepted, ratified, or approved the Kigali Amendment is maintained in the United Nations Treaty Collection.
   • IIR has prepared a summary sheet on the Kigali Amendment, available in FRIDOC.

Updated - 02 Oct 2025 ; 9: 12 PM | IIFIR