Nairobi, June 18, 2025 — The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, in collaboration with the GIZ- ODS banks project convened a national validation workshop for Kenya’s Inventory of Ozone-Depleting Substances (ODS) and Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) Banks. The workshop took place at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi, with participation from key stakeholders across government, industry, academia, importers and civil society
The comprehensive national ODS and HFC inventory and validation workshop has been funded by the Multilateral Fund of the Montreal Protocol through the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and implemented by GIZ. The ODS and HFC inventory represents a major step forward in Kenya’s efforts to phase-down harmful substances (mainly refrigerants) to the ozone layer and which have a high Global Warming impact, under its obligations to the Montreal Protocol and the Kigali Amendment. The data collection and analysis process included the quantification of existing ODS and HFC banks across various sectors, including refrigeration, air conditioning, and waste management.
The inventory also covered unwanted ODS/HFCs in recovery cylinders and other storage systems, providing a critical baseline for planning recovery, recycling, and destruction initiatives.
Speaking at the workshop, representatives from the importers emphasized the importance of accurate data in guiding evidence-based policy and investment decisions that support Kenya’s transition to climate-friendly cooling technologies.
The validated findings will now be integrated into Kenya’s national strategies for sustainable cooling, contributing to environmental protection, energy efficiency, and public health outcomes.
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