The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has urged Ghanaians to adopt ozone-friendly lifestyles by purchasing eco-labelled cooling appliances, using certified technicians, and property dispose of old electronic devices.
As part of its next steps, the EPA announced the passage of the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Certification Regulations (L.I. 2025).
The EPA joined the global community to commemorate decades of international action to heal the ozone layer, the earth’s natural shield against harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
ln a statement to mark World Ozone Day 2025, it explained that the measures were needed to safeguard the atmosphere and support both national and international climate goals.
These efforts have not only contributed to the healing of the ozone layer but also played a crucial role in national climate action, as many ODS are potent greenhouse gases.
The measure, the statement explained, was designed to prevent the release of harmful refrigerants into the atmosphere and to guarantee full compliance with global environmental obligations.
The day, which is commemorated annually on September 16, was observed on the theme; “40 Years of Ozone Protection: Science and Global Action,” which highlighted the successful partnership between science and policy since the signing of the 1985 Vienna convertion and 1987 Montreal Protocol.
This regulation requires all refrigeration and air-conditioning technicians nationwide to undergo standardised training and certification to ensure safe installation,
The EPA joined the global community to commemorate decades of international action to heal the ozone layer, the earth’s natural shield against harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
The EPA said emerging challenges required continuous collaboration, innovation and education to sustain the gains achieved under the international agreements.
The EPA said the country had made significant progress by phasing out many ozone-depleting substances (ODS) once used in polyurethane foam manufacturing, refrigeration and air-conditioning.
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