Difference between revisions of "Montreal Protocol"
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| − | The Montreal Protocol ( | + | The '''Montreal Protocol on Substances That Deplete the Ozone Layer''' (usually called simply the Montreal Protocol) is the 1987 international treaty governing the use of [[chlorofluorocarbon]]s (CFCs). <ref>http://www.ciesin.org/TG/PI/POLICY/montpro.html</ref> It was signed in January 1989 by most industrialized nations. |
| − | + | Montreal Protocol and its amendments control the phaseout of [[ozone-depleting substance]] (ODS) production and use. Under the protocol, several international organizations report on the science of [[ozone depletion]], implement projects to help move away from ODS, and provide a forum for policy discussions. In addition, the Multilateral Fund provides resources to developing nations to promote the transition to "ozone-safe technologies". | |
The original document called for a 50-percent reduction in CFC use by 1992 relative to 1986 levels. The subsequent London Agreement called for a complete elimination of CFC use by 2000. The [[Copenhagen Agreement]], which called for a complete phaseout by January 1, 1996, was implemented by the U.S. [[Environmental Protection Agency]]. | The original document called for a 50-percent reduction in CFC use by 1992 relative to 1986 levels. The subsequent London Agreement called for a complete elimination of CFC use by 2000. The [[Copenhagen Agreement]], which called for a complete phaseout by January 1, 1996, was implemented by the U.S. [[Environmental Protection Agency]]. | ||
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Revision as of 00:36, September 26, 2007
The Montreal Protocol on Substances That Deplete the Ozone Layer (usually called simply the Montreal Protocol) is the 1987 international treaty governing the use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). [1] It was signed in January 1989 by most industrialized nations.
Montreal Protocol and its amendments control the phaseout of ozone-depleting substance (ODS) production and use. Under the protocol, several international organizations report on the science of ozone depletion, implement projects to help move away from ODS, and provide a forum for policy discussions. In addition, the Multilateral Fund provides resources to developing nations to promote the transition to "ozone-safe technologies".
The original document called for a 50-percent reduction in CFC use by 1992 relative to 1986 levels. The subsequent London Agreement called for a complete elimination of CFC use by 2000. The Copenhagen Agreement, which called for a complete phaseout by January 1, 1996, was implemented by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.