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Wednesday, 16 September 2015

International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer 2015, September 16th.








Healing our ozone together



Not so long ago, humanity stood on the brink of a self-inflicted catastrophe. Our use of ozone-depleting substances such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) had torn a hole in the ozone layer that protects us from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation.
But we tackled this challenge. Thirty years ago, the international community signed the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer. Under its Montreal Protocol, the world united to slash the production and consumption of CFCs and other ozone-depleting substances.
Together, we have succeeded in putting the stratospheric ozone layer on the road to recovery by the middle of this century. As a result, up to 2 million cases of skin cancer may be prevented each year, along with even more avoided cases of eye cataracts.
As we look forward to the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and the effort by governments later this year in Paris to forge a new, collective path forward on climate change, the Montreal Protocol’s success should inspire us.  It shows what we are capable of when nations act together on a global challenge.
But the work of the Montreal Protocol is not yet done. Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) have been used as replacements for many ozone-depleting substances. While they do not deplete the ozone layer, they are extremely potent greenhouse gases and will contribute a great deal of warming to our already overheated planet in the coming decades unless we act now.
Many countries are now considering using the Montreal Protocol regime to phase down HFCs.  A political commitment to managing HFCs under the Montreal Protocol could be one of the biggest climate change wins in the lead-up to the Paris climate conference. It will also be another strong victory for multilateral efforts to safeguard our environment. On this International Day, let us ensure that we protect our climate the way we have preserved the ozone layer.

Ban Ki-moon


FORUM : International Day of the Ozone Layer - September 16.

Ozone, Allthere is between You and UV


EVENTS : 30th Anniversary of the Vienna Convention and International Ozone Day 2015.





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Monday, 17 September 2012

International Day for the Preservation of The Ozone Layer 2012

Short documentary: Alternatives to HCFCs: Taking on the challenge

This short documentary video (15mins) seeks out answers from the technical experts closest to the issue and showcases some inspiring conversion projects. Indeed, with financial assistance and technology transfer facilitated by the Protocol's Multilateral Fund, developing countries are already taking on the challenge, thus paving the way for the adoption of ozone and climate friendly alternatives to HCFCs.




Montreal Protocol @25 Video

This video will be produced to capture worldwide celebrations on the successes of the Montreal Protocol and the future challenges to come.
For further information on the guidelines for this video please click here.


25th Anniversary Information Kit

 This kit produced by the Ozone Secretariat contains the following useful information:

 Brief premier on the Montreal Protocol
 Continuing and future challenges facing the ozone layer protection effort 
Key achievements of the Montreal Protocol to date
 Map of the Regional Networks 
 Paperless Conferencing System 
 Some ideas for stories on Montreal Protocol related matters
 The MP on Substances that deplete the Ozone Layer - 2012: A success in the making 
 Twenty questions and answers about the ozone layer: 2010 update 
The MP on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer - Achievements in Stratospheric Ozone Protection


Friday, 30 December 2011

Día Internacional de la Preservación de la Capa de Ozono (16 de septiembre)

Día Internacional de la Preservación de la Capa de Ozono (16 de septiembre)


En 1994, la Asamblea General proclamó el 16 de septiembre Día Internacional de la Preservación de la Capa de Ozono, para conmemorar el día en que se firmó en Montreal, en 1987, el Protocolo relativo a las sustancias que agotan la capa de ozono (resolución 49/114, de 19 de diciembre). Se invitó a todos los Estados a que dedicaran ese Día a la promoción de actividades relacionadas con los objetivos del Protocolo y sus enmiendas. La capa de ozono, que es una capa frágil de gas, protege a la Tierra de la parte nociva de los rayos solares, y por consiguiente, ayuda a preservar la vida en el planeta.