$36m funding marks 10th anniversary of Kigali
Climate philanthropies have pledged over $36 million to support sustainable cooling initiatives and reduce high-GWP refrigerant emissions. This funding marks the 10th anniversary of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol.
Why it matters
Reducing super-pollutants from cooling systems is a vital component of global climate strategy to prevent further ozone depletion and mitigate extreme heat impacts.
THAILAND: Climate philanthropies have announced funding of over $36m to drive down global cooling emissions.
The funding is part of a $100m philanthropic effort over four years to reduce high GWP refrigerants and expand access to energy-efficient, sustainable cooling.
Funders of this effort include the Bernard and Anne Spitzer Charitable Trust, the Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust, and Sequoia Climate Foundation.
“As demand for cooling grows, so do potential emissions. Targeted philanthropic funding can be a catalytic force in unlocking broader investments in sustainable cooling and fast-acting super pollutant solutions that shield vulnerable communities and advance climate goals,” said Christie Ulman, president of Sequoia Climate Foundation.
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