Celebration of 30th Anniversary of Montreal protocol and 23rd World Ozone Day

TNPSC Current Affairs - September 2017 by TNPSC Guru

16^th September 2017 is celebrated as 23^rd World Ozone day and also marked the 30 the anniversary of the Montreal protocol with the theme “Caring for all life under the Sun”.

About Montreal Protocol: 

• It is an International treaty to gradually eliminate production and consumption of Ozone Depleting substances (ODS) to limit the damage of Ozone layer.
• Ozone depleting substances like Hydro chlorofluorocarbans (HCFCs), Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), Carbon tetrachloride (CTC) and Halons.
• The agreement was ratified by 197 countries and India ratified the agreement on 1992 to phase out ODCs by 2030.
• This treaty is considered as the most successful International Environment treaty because of its result in protecting Ozone Layer.