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Depleting Substances (ODS) are man-made chemicals that, when released
into the atmosphere, can cause the depletion of the Ozone Layer. This
leads to increased levels of ultraviolet radiation reaching the earth's
surface, which results in higher rates of skin cancer, eye cataracts
and damage to people's immune systems. It also diminishes the productivity
of food crops and reduces levels of plankton in the ocean.
Since 1987 the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer has sought to reverse past damage done to the Ozone Layer by supporting efforts to eliminate the consumption and production of ODS. With the financial support of the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol, the Global Environment Facility and bi-lateral donors, UNDP assists developing countries and countries with economies in transition in complying with the Montreal Protocol's control measures. More... What's New16 September 2007 - International Ozone Day: Ad Melkert Opinion Editorial 'Twenty years later, the Montreal Protocol is still making its mark; The pact was a ground-breaking deal that set the stage for Kyoto'. More... 'Le Protocole de Montréal: un modèle de coopération mondiale pour le plus grand bénéfice de l’environnement'. More...
2007 marks the 20th anniversary of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, the international treaty that aims to protect the ozone layer by phasing out consumption and production of ozone depleting substances (ODS) used in a myriad of applications around the world. The publication focuses on UNDP’s contribution to the success of the Montreal Protocol and highlights our ongoing commitment to the important work that remains to be done to protect the ozone layer. More… Download here the publication in English, Spanish or French.
July
2007: UNDP presents results of HCFC surveys in 12 countries
The results of the country surveys helped to estimate future HCFC consumption levels and also served as a basis for a mathematical model developed by UNDP that can determine the financial resources necessary to phase-out HCFC based on different scenarios. Both the survey results and the model are thought to be instrumental in developing national strategies that are financially affordable and environmentally effective. More…
20 years Montreal Protocol UNDP Website The Montreal Protocol is recognized globally as a success, evidence of which can be gleaned from the massive reductions in ODS use worldwide since it came into force in 1987. Described as "perhaps the most successful international agreement to date" by Kofi Annan, former UN Secretary General, the Montreal Protocol will celebrate its 20th Anniversary on international Ozone Day 2007 (16 September). UNDP's 20 years Montreal Protocol website.....
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