Under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer countries are committed to phase out controlled ozone depleting substances (ODS), and those countries that have already ratified the Kigali Amendment arecommitted to phase down controlled hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), according to specific schedules. One of the primary ways that countries implement these commitments is through continue reading : Dealing with Seized ODS – Options for Article 5 Countries
2019 Ozone Hole is the Smallest on Record Since Its Discovery
Abnormal weather patterns in the upper atmosphere over Antarctica dramatically limited ozone depletion in September and October, resulting in the smallest ozone hole observed since 1982, NASA and NOAA scientists reported today. The annual ozone hole reached its peak extent of 6.3 million square miles (16. 4 million square kilometers) on Sept. 8, and then continue reading : 2019 Ozone Hole is the Smallest on Record Since Its Discovery
2019 World Ozone Day – 32 Years and Healing
32 Years and Healing The theme for the World Ozone Day 2019, to be marked on 16 September, is: The theme for this year celebrates over three decades of remarkable international cooperation to protect the ozone layer and the climate under the Montreal Protocol. It reminds us that we must keep up the momentum to continue reading : 2019 World Ozone Day – 32 Years and Healing
PH on right track in Global phaseout of HCFC
CEBU CITY — A high-ranking official of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) on Tuesday said the Philippines is on the right track in implementing global phaseout of ozone-depleting substance (ODS) utilization. Shaofeng Hu, UN Environment’s regional coordinator on Montreal Protocol, said the Philippines is “already ahead of schedule for the 35 percent reduction target” continue reading : PH on right track in Global phaseout of HCFC
DENR celebrates 31 years of success for the Montreal Protocol
In celebration of the 31st International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) through the Philippine Ozone Desk (POD) of the Environmental Management Bureau held a Technical Forum on the Promotion of Alternative Substances and Natural Refrigerants for the Ozone Layer and Climate Protection on September continue reading : DENR celebrates 31 years of success for the Montreal Protocol