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India's Ozone and Net-Zero Instruments
India's ozone and net-zero instruments are the treaty schedules and national platforms it uses to retire harmful refrigerants and track climate commitments. They are in the news because the Net Zero Portal and the NAPCC Dashboard were launched at the 32nd World Ozone Day in Mumbai on 16 September 2026.
Last updated 2 November 20263 min read
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Gathers India's Montreal and Kigali schedules, the HCFC plan, the Net Zero Portal, the NAPCC Dashboard and the RAC training pact on one card.
- Kigali Amendment
- Montreal Protocol
- Net Zero Portal
- NAPCC Dashboard
- HCFC Phase-out Management Plan
- World Ozone Day
- RAC technicians
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