30th World Ozone Day: Montreal Protocol's Role in Climate Action
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 30th World Ozone Day |
| Date | September 16 |
| Organizer | Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) |
| Theme | "Montreal Protocol: Advancing Climate Action" |
| Objective | Highlight the role of the Montreal Protocol in protecting the ozone layer and advancing global climate action. |
| Montreal Protocol | Adopted on 16 September 1987; aims to protect the ozone layer by phasing out Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS). |
| Vienna Convention | Framework for international cooperation on the protection of the ozone layer; Montreal Protocol is under it. |
| India's Participation | Party to the Montreal Protocol since June 1992; successfully phased out key ODS ahead of schedule. |
| Key Initiatives | Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment), 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign. |
| ODS Phased Out by India | Chlorofluorocarbons, Carbon tetrachloride, Halons, Methyl Bromide, Methyl Chloroform. |
| Current Focus | Phasing out Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) as per the accelerated Montreal Protocol schedule. |