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  • Shevlin, J., (1996), Successes and ongoing challenges - the international policy response to ozone depletion and its implications for health
  • UNEP , (2002), Status of ratification/accession/acceptance/approval of the agreements on the protection of the stratospheric ozone layer
  • UNEP , (2000), The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer as adjusted and/or amended in in London 1990, Copenhagen 1992, Vienna 1995, Montreal 1997, Beijing 1999



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    Montreal Protocol

    The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer is a landmark international agreement designed to protect the stratospheric ozone layer and was adopted in Montreal on 16 September 1987 and as subsequently adjusted and amended in 1990 and 1992. It stipulates that the production and consumption of compounds that deplete ozone in the stratosphere--chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), halons, carbon tetrachloride, and methyl chloroform--are to be phased out by 2000 (2005 for methyl chloroform). Scientific theory and evidence suggest that, once emitted to the atmosphere, these compounds could significantly deplete the stratospheric ozone layer that shields the planet from damaging UV-B radiation.

    As adjusted and/or amended in London 1990, Copenhagen 1992, Vienna 1995, Montreal 1997, Beijing 1999

    This link was checked on Dec. 2006Article: Antarctic ozone hole smaller in 2004, scientists say. The ozone hole over Antarctica appears to have shrunk about 20 per cent from last year's record size, scientists said Friday. -- CBS 2004.10.1



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