With negotiations under the montreal protocol on sub. It has almost universal acceptance among all states worldwide with 191 countries having ratified it as of february 2007. It sets out, among other things, binding, timetargeted and measurable commitments for the signatory countries to phase out the consumption and production of ods. Parties following the montreal adjustments in 2007. In response to scientific evidence indicating that ozone depletion was greater than expected, the parties to the. In september, 1987, canada led the way in environmental diplomacy as we helped steer the debates to a successful conclusion.
Sep 16, 2007 t he 1987 montreal protocol, considered the most successful environmental treaty in history, turns 20 on september 16, and its achievements will be duly celebrated by over 190 nations at a. Sep 09, 2012 in fact, on september 16 2012, it will be 25 years since the montreal protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer was signed. Using historical odss emissions and scenarios of potential emissions, we show that the ods. Thus, amended montreal protocol which was initially conceived only to plug gases that were destroying the ozone layer now includes hfcs responsible for global warming. Media note office of the spokesman washington, dc september 14, 2007 the 20th anniversary of the montreal protocol. The montreal protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer montreal protocol is an international agreement made in 1987, which has achieved universal ratification.
The montreal protocol for substances that deplete the ozone layer is one. Key achievements of the montreal protocol in the past 20 years. Montreal protocol, formally montreal protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer, international treaty, adopted in montreal on sept. The importance of the montreal protocol in protecting climate. Algeria, argentina, australia, austria, belgium, brazil, burkina faso. The protocol is the result of an extraordinary process of scientific study, negotiations among representatives of the business and environmental communities. Parties present and voting means parties present and casting an affirmative or negative vote. It is a product of the recognition and international consensus that ozone depletion is a global problem, both in terms of its causes and its effects. Landmark agreement to strengthen montreal protocol provides. Montreal protocol department of agriculture, water and.
Montreal protocol substances that deplete the ozone layer b. Ozone depletion ozone layer stratospheric ozone montreal protocol protocol negotiation. The four montreal protocols to amend the warsaw convention. Srf limited, accessed september 16, 2015, transcriptconcall. This comprehensive handbook outlines all amendments and decisions. Montreal protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer, sept. The treaty was opened for signature on september 16, 1987, and entered into force on january 1, 1989. It is necessary for action to be taken at community level to comply with the communi tys obligations under the protocol and in particular to implement the accelerated phase out of hydrochlorofluo. Montreal protocol following the discovery of the antarctic ozone hole in late 1985. The montreal protocol on substances that deplete the ozone.
The montreal protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer is the most successful. Copyright united nations development programme, september 2007. In september 1987, this led to the drafting of the montreal protocol on substances. As of september 16, 20, this agreement binds 197 member countries to take immediate steps towards ods phaseout. Jan 01, 2007 this september will mark the 20th anniversary of the montreal protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer, an international agreement that set a schedule for freezing and then phasing out.
Montreal protocol means the montreal protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer, adopted in montreal on 16 september 1987 and as subsequently adjusted and amended. The vienna convention and montreal protocol a history of strong action. All states were invited to participate in the conference the following states accep,ted the invitation and participated in the conference. Last septembers historic agreement under the montreal. Handbook for the montreal protocol on substances that.
Best new paper on a montreal protocol related topic. The signatory states commit to limit the production of eight key cfcs and halons. Twentieth meeting of the parties doha, 16 20 november 2008. In 2007, parties to the montreal protocol decided to accelerate the hcfc phas. Montreal on 16 september 1987, in ottawa from 17 september 1987 to 16 january 1988. The montreal protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer. Suely carvalho, director of the montreal protocol unitchemicals, undp 16 september 2012 marked the 25th anniversary of the montreal protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer. Regulation ec no 10052009 of the european parliament.
Montreal protocol factsheet for key facts and information at a glance, please read. Nineteenth meeting of the parties montreal, 1721 september 2007. September 2007 06 september 2007 cobenefits of the montreal protocol although ozone o 3 is present in small concentrations throughout the atmosphere, most ozone about 90% exists in the stratosphere, in a layer between 10km and 50km above the surface of the earth. The montreal protocol is a landmark environmental agreement that has achieved unprecedented success. The montreal protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer 6 a whether any substances, and if so which, should be added to or removed from any annex to this protocol, and b the mechanism, scope and timing of the control measures that should apply to those substances. Parties to the montreal protocol have agreed to gradually reduce and eventually phase out their production and consumption of ods following an agreed timetable. The latest reports confirm that it has led to phasing out of about 95% of the consumption of ozonedepleting substances ods listed in the agreement. On september 16 th, parties to the montreal protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer will celebrate the treatys 20 th anniversary. Tomorrow will be a great day in montreal as the whole united nations family gathers to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the negotiation of the montreal protocol. For two articles describing the protocol, see fitzgerald, the guatemala city protocol to amend the warsaw convention, 9 can.
That date coincided with the international day for the preservation of the ozone layer, the united nations commemorative day that marks. Initially signed by 46 countries, the treaty now has nearly 200 signatories. The montreal protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer was adopted. I transmit herewith, for the advice and consent of the senate to ratification, the amendment to the montreal protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer the montreal protocol, adopted at montreal on september 1517, 1997, by the ninth. The montreal protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer montreal protocol is an international agreement. The montreal protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer, also known simply as the montreal protocol, is an international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of numerous substances that are responsible for ozone depletion. Article 16 formalities of customs, octroi or police. Foreword 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 64th meeting of the executive committee of the multilateral fund for the implementation of the montreal protocol held in montreal, canada, in july 2011 approved the hpmp decision 6440 with aims of reducing national hcfcs consumption by 10%, by 2015. In the context of international environmental treaties, the montreal protocol has seen unparalleled success. The protocol is not yet in force and, as of december 31, 1975, had been ratified by only 2 states. An act to bring into force in dominica the provisions of the montreal protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer signed in montreal on 16 september 1987 gazetted 1st february, 2007. Sep 07, 2015 the montreal protocol is an international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer.
Treaties1 of 14 november 2007 adoption of adjustments. In 2007, parties to the montreal protocol decided to accelerate the hcfc phaseout. Taking place in montreal the celebrations will mark the important achievements made by the protocol such as the phasing out of about 95% of the ozonedepleting substances under the agreement. Sep 16, 2007 20th anniversary of the montreal protocol. Handbook for the montreal protocol on substances that deplete. Science category, awarded by the united nations environment programme in september 2007 for the importance of the montreal protocol in protecting climate, by velders et al. From 16 to 21 september representatives from the 191 countries party to the montreal protocol will celebrate 20 years of success in protecting the ozone layer. Notwithstanding the provisions contained in this article and. International institute for sustainable development.
Signed 26 august 1987, it was made pursuant to the 1985 vienna convention for the protection of the ozone layer, which. Making climate change and ozone treaties work together to. Recalling that under specification 16 alternatives to methyl bromide use for. Odss and their substitute fluorocarbon gases are also greenhouse gases 16 21, which contribute to the radiative forcing rf of climate 5. The multilateral fund was inaugurated in january, 1991. Odss are also greenhouse gases that contribute to the radiative forcing of climate change. Montreal protocol on substances that deplete the ozone. Complemented in 1991 by the establishment of its dedicated financial mechanism, the multilateral fund for the implementation of the montreal protocol mlf, the protocol has set the standard for cooperative and concerted global environmental partnership. Twentyfourth meeting of the parties geneva, 12 16 november 2012. The treaty was opened for signature on september 16, 1987 and entered into force on january 1, 1989.
Montreal protocol wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The montreal protocol has been successful because of scientific accuracy, effective public policy, and marketbased, flexible, innovative approaches to ensuring ozone layer protection and developing alternatives. The montreal protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer is the most successful global environmental agreement in history. Concluded at montreal on 16 sep tember 1987 authentic texts. This act may be cited as the montreal protocol substances that. Montreal protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer. Protocol in 2007 adopted decision xix6 at their 19th meeting providing for an accelerated phaseout schedule for hydrochlorofluorocarbons. The pact was a groundbreaking deal that set the stage for kyoto. The montreal protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer has been signed by almost every country in the world.
This international treaty entered into force on 1 january 1989 and was ratified by 195 countries as at may 2009. Twenty years after its launch the montreal protocol is recognised as the most successful multilateral environmental agreement mea. Handbook for the montreal protocol on substances that deplete the. Assistant secretary of state for oceans, environment and science claudia a. The year 2007 marks the 20th anniversary of the montreal protocol, and is an opportunity to.
Montreal protocol held in london in june, 1990, to assist developing countries article 5 countries in meeting their commitments to the protocol. The 64th meeting of the executive committee of the multilateral fund for the implementation of the montreal protocol held in montreal, canada, in july 2011 approved the hpmp decision 6440 with aims. To mark this occasion, the conversation is running a series of. Montreal protocol, international treaty, adopted in montreal on sept.
I was there as senior policy advisor to the federal minister of environment. European commission dg env 1 news alert issue 76 september 2007 06 september 2007 cobenefits of the montreal protocol although ozone o 3 is present in small concentrations throughout the atmosphere, most ozone about 90% exists in the stratosphere, in a layer between 10km and 50km above the surface of the earth. The montreal protocol a landmark environmental treaty us epa. Nov 18, 2016 the kigali amendment amends the 1987 montreal protocol that was designed to close growing ozone hole in by banning ozonedepleting coolants like chlorofluorocarbons cfcs. Montreal protocol was agreed to by the various parties at the second meeting of the parties to the montreal protocol held in london in june, 1990, to assist developing countries article 5 countries in meeting their commitments to the protocol. Montreal protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer with annex. September 16 is the 259th day of the year 260th in leap years. Be it enacted by the parliament of the commonwealth of dominica as follows. Nineteenth meeting of the parties montreal, 1721 september 2007 79. The importance of the montreal protocol in protecting. National oceanographic and atmospheric administration, september 16, 2007. It was designed to stop the production and import of ozone depleting substances and reduce their concentration in the atmosphere to help protect the earths ozone layer.
Montreal protocol department of agriculture, water and the. Three decades after its conception, the montreal protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer celebrated its 30th anniversary, on 16 september 2017. A 2007 report of the montreal protocol s technical and economic assessment panel teap shows that overall. Representatives from around the globe, during their meeting in montreal in september 2007 for the 20th anniversary of the protocol and subsequent meetings, will need to consider. Adopted in 1987, the montreal protocol was the first binding international multilateral environmental agreement. Brazil brazilian hcfc phaseout management plan hpmp 4 th. The montreal protocol a landmark environmental treaty. The day the montreal protocol was agreed upon, 16 september, is now celebrated as the international day for the preservation of the ozone layer. Twenty year later, the montreal protocol is still making its mark. The montreal protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer is an international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of a number of substances believed to be responsible for ozone depletion. Regulation ec no 10052009 of the european parliament and. Open for signature in montreal on 16 september 1987, in ottawa from17. Arabic, chinese, english, french, russian and spanish. May 14, 2018 the montreal protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer is an international environmental treaty aimed at reducing and phasing out the production of ozonedepleting substances ods, including chlorofluorocarbons cfcs.
Madhava sarma died on 30 september 2010, shortly before this paper was finalized. They aim to reduce the production and use of cfcs to half of the 1986 levels by the year 1999. A 2007 report of the montreal protocol s technical and economic assessment panel teap shows that overall production of hcfcs, including hcfc22, for both emissive and feedstock uses was declining in developed countries, which were already far along in their phaseout schedules. The eu will thus continue to drive the worldwide move towards further controls. I transmit herewith, for the advice and consent of the senate to ratification, the amendment to the montreal protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer the montreal protocol, adopted at montreal on september. The montreal protocol and its implications for climate change. Nineteenth meeting of the parties montreal, 1721 september 2007 81 twentieth meeting of the parties doha, 16 20 november 2008 82.
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