Since it was agreed internationally in 1987 to phase out ozone depleting substances, 197 countries have ratified the Montreal Protocol. Universal ratification of the Montreal Protocolĭamage to the Earth’s protective ozone layer has sparked unprecedented worldwide concern and action. Most notably, the phase out of ozone depleting substances, which are often also high global warming gases, has benefitted the global climate by reducing the amount of greenhouse gas going into the atmosphere. In addition to helping to protect and restore the ozone layer, the Montreal Protocol has also produced other significant environmental benefits. The Montreal Protocol has been further strengthened through six Amendments, which have brought forward phase out schedules and added new substances to the list of substances controlled under the Montreal Protocol. In 2016 the Montreal Protocol also became responsible for setting binding progressive phase down obligations for the 18 main hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). The Montreal Protocol targets 96 ozone depleting chemicals in thousands of applications across more than 240 industrial sectors. The Montreal Protocol sets binding progressive phase out obligations for developed and developing countries for all the major ozone depleting substances, including chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), halons and less damaging transitional chemicals such as hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs). This timetable has been reviewed regularly, with phase out dates accelerated in accordance with scientific understanding and technological advances It sets out a mandatory timetable for the phase out of ozone depleting substances. The Montreal Protocol is widely considered as the most successful environment protection agreement. It celebrates the anniversary of the day the Montreal Protocol came into effect. Commonwealth Environmental Water Officeġ6 September is International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer.Threatened species & ecological communities.
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