What is the target for the Montreal Protocol 2030?

The target for the Montreal Protocol in 2030 focuses on the phasedown of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which are potent greenhouse gases with significant global warming potential. While the Protocol initially aimed at phasing out chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) due to their role in ozone depletion, the subsequent amendments recognized the rising importance of HFCs in climate change and established a plan for their phasedown.

By 2030, the Montreal Protocol aims to significantly reduce HFC production and consumption; this represents a critical step in addressing global warming and limiting climate change. The continued efforts focus on alternatives that are less harmful to the environment.

In contrast, while the other options involve important environmental actions, they do not align with the specific objectives set for the Montreal Protocol in 2030. The objective is primarily centered on the HFC phasedown rather than a complete ban on CFCs, which has been established already, or the promotion of renewable resources which is a broader global goal not explicitly set under the Montreal Protocol for 2030.