Ministry of Environment Organises Montreal Protocol Dialogue

Why in the news?

The Ministry of Environment organised a dialogue on the Montreal Protocol to highlight India’s success in ozone layer protection and advance climate action ahead of the 30th World Ozone Day.

Event Overview:

  • The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change hosted a dialogue titled “Montreal Protocol: Advancing Climate Action” ahead of the 30th World Ozone Day.
  • The Montreal Protocol is an international treaty aimed at protecting the ozone layer by curbing the use of ozone-depleting substances.

Key Addresses:

  • Environment Secretary Leena Nandan highlighted India’s success in adhering to the Montreal Protocol’s commitments, attributing this achievement to collaborative efforts across stakeholders.
  • UNDP India Resident Representative Angela Lusigi praised India’s leadership in implementing the protocol and its progress in reducing Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).

World Ozone Day:

  • Scheduled for September 16th, World Ozone Day celebrates global efforts to safeguard the ozone layer and acknowledges the progress made under the Montreal Protocol.

About World Ozone Day:

  • Date: September 16
  • Purpose: Celebrates global achievement in ozone layer protection and highlights the need for continued climate action.
  • Significance: Emphasises the ozone layer’s importance for life and the necessity of ongoing protection efforts.

Theme of Ozone Day

  • Theme: “Montreal Protocol: Advancing Climate Action”
  • Focus: Reflects the Montreal Protocol’s role in both ozone protection and broader climate action.

Key Facts:Montreal Protocol & Vienna Convention:

  • Montreal Protocol: Aims to protect the ozone layer by controlling the global production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances (ODS).
  • Vienna Convention: The protocol operates under this convention, adopted on September 16, 1987.
  • Achievement: The protocol is notable for achieving universal ratification and phases down ODS in stages for developed and developing countries.

Sources Referred:

PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Hindustan Times