DHAKA, Sept 17, 2023 (BSS) - Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin today said by implementing the HCFC Phase Out Management Plan (Stage-2), Bangladesh is expected to reduce the consumption of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) by 67.5 percent by 2025. The theme of the day this year was 'Montreal Protocol: fixing the ozone layer and reducing climate change'. By implementing this plan, he said, Bangladesh will enter a new era in the field of air cooler production. He said Bangladesh was praised and awarded by the United Nations Environment in 2012 and 2017 in recognition of successful implementation of the Montreal Protocol. The environment minister sought cooperation from all concerned in implementing the remaining programmes under the Montreal Protocol.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha September 18, 2023 00:21 UTC