Convention of Ozone Depletion and the Montreal Protocol Ayan Haque
Overview Draft Year: 1987 Amendment Years: 1990, 1992, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2016 International or National: International Agency/Group Responsible: EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme)
Function & Effects To reduce production & consumption of ozone depleting substances (ODS) Protect ozone layer by reducing their abundance in the atmosphere Developed Countries required to begin phasing out CFCs in 1993 and achieve a 50% reduction relative to 1986 levels by 1998. required to freeze their production and consumption of halons relative to their 1986 levels. Kigali Amendment ↓ Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) worldwide. HFCs are widely used alternatives to ODS such as HCFCs and CFCs that are already subject to controls under the Protocol.