National Ozone Action Unit - Guyana

05/06/2026

On World Environment Day, we celebrate one of the clearest examples of successful global environmental action🌿

Nearly four decades on, the Protocol continues to deliver—protecting the ozone layer and contributing to environmental protection.

This year also marks the 10th anniversary of the Kigali Amendment, a vital extension that is helping to phase down potent greenhouse gases and keep global temperature rise in check bit.ly/4lfavxF

These milestones remind us that multilateralism works.

With ambition, science, and cooperation, we can safeguard our planet for future generations. 🌍✨

23/04/2026

Have you seen it yet?

This week’s image of the week is of global ozone as captured by the new Sentinel-5 instrument mission.

23/04/2026

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The Kigali Amendment 10@10: Fact #2 🌿

This legally binding tool commits countries that have ratified it to a structured phase-down of its HFCs. Now that's ‼️

In 2026, we mark 10 years of this incredible cooling tool and celebrate the achievements to date and more to come 🎯

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23/04/2026

With temperatures breaking records year after year, the global demand for air conditioners is also on the rise. But are they sustainable?

23/04/2026

🌍 On this , we are reminded that protecting our planet is both a shared responsibility and a shared success.

For nearly four decades, the Montreal Protocol has shown that when science, policy, industry, and communities work together, global cooperation can deliver real benefits for people and the planet.

By protecting the ozone layer, we are also contributing to climate action, safeguarding ecosystems, and protecting human health for present and future generations.

As we look ahead, the challenges remain complex—but the lesson endures: we all need to put our hands up and do our bit because collective action works.

Today, we reaffirm our commitment to advancing solutions that protect Mother Earth, not only for us, but for our children and generations to come. This planet is our only home, and our common responsibility 🌿

23/04/2026

Over the past year, satellite engineers at Redwire Space in Belgium have been hard at work assembling European Space Agency’s ozone-monitoring satellite, ALTIUS. The team has now passed a major milestone: testing the deployment of the satellite’s two solar panels, a critical step in preparing it...

19/02/2026

Join us for a global reflection on the 37th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol (MOP-37) in November 2025, exploring the meaningful benefits its ...

10/02/2026

09/02/2026

📍 , we’re coming your way!

Join us Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at the RDO Boardroom, Linden as we discuss the Draft National Standard for Labelling of Commodities Part 10: Labelling of Equipment, Items and Parts Containing Refrigerants. This is your chance to learn more, share your input, and be part of shaping a standard that supports climate safety, energy efficiency, and environmental protection.

👥 Stakeholders and members of the public are encouraged to attend.
Let’s have the conversation—see you there! ❄️🌱

Have Your Say! Join the GNBS Public Consultation Sessions on the Draft National Standard:

“Specification for Labelling of commodities Part 10: Labelling of equipment, items and parts containing refrigerants”

Deadline for the submission of comments: Thursday, March 13, 2026.

A copy of the draft standard is available on the GNBS website: www.gnbsgy.org - (Standards for Public Comments)

Written comments can be submitted to the GNBS via the Comments Sheets or by email to [email protected] before the specified deadline.

For more details, reach out to our Standardisation Department at 219-0064-66 or email us at [email protected].