# Tunisia HFC reduction and refrigerant regulation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tunisia-hfc-reduction-and-refrigerant-regulation > Updated: 2026-09-20T07:27:21.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Tunisia has initiated a strategic plan to reduce the consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), which are potent greenhouse gases used in cooling technologies. To meet the objectives of the Kigali Amendment, the government aims for a 24% reduction in HFC consumption by 2030. This initiative focuses on transitioning to energy-efficient air conditioning units to alleviate pressure on the national electrical grid and reduce CO2 emissions. To support this transition, the state has invested 3 million dinars to equip industrial units with international-standard production devices and has allocated approximately 3 million dollars to modernize manufacturing. Technical capacity building is also underway, with hundreds of technicians and trainers being certified to European standards. Building on these targets, Tunisia plans to implement a ban on the import and local manufacture of various devices using certain high-climate-impact refrigerants starting January 1, 2027. This ban is expected to affect domestic split-system air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, and water dispensers. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-20: Tunisia to ban high-impact refrigerant imports and production by 2027 Tunisia will ban the import and production of appliances using high-impact hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants starting January 2027 to meet international climate goals. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tunisia-to-ban-high-impact-refrigerant-imports-and-production-by-2027 ### 2026-09-17: Tunisia targets 24% reduction in HFC consumption by 2030 Tunisia plans to reduce HFC consumption by 24% by 2030 by transitioning to energy-efficient air conditioners, aiming to protect the ozone layer and reduce strain on the national power grid. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tunisia-targets-24-reduction-in-hfc-consumption-by-2030 --- Cite as: Tunisia HFC reduction and refrigerant regulation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/tunisia-hfc-reduction-and-refrigerant-regulation