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The ozone layer is a protective film around the Earth. It absorbs the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation and protects all living things from its harmful effects. But, did you ever wonder who looks after the ozone layer? Well, countries, organizations and administrations like the Ozone Secretariat all help to protect the ozone layer.

The Ozone Secretariat is based in Nairobi, Kenya, housed within the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). It is the administrative office for two very important ozone protection treaties/agreements, the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer and the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. Both play a major role in protecting the ozone layer and reduce the size of its hole.

The Ozone Secretariat organises conferences and meetings for the Vienna Convention and the Montreal Protocol, manages the implementation of decisions resulting from these conventions and meetings, provides stakeholders with data and information on the production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances (ODSs) and Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).The Secretariat also provides governments, organizations and individuals with information on the work of the Montreal Protocol and how they can protect the ozone layer and the environment as well.

 

19 Number of staff
11 Number of countries represented by staff
1991 Year of establishment

Our Mission

To facilitate and support the parties to the Vienna Convention and the Montreal Protocol and other stakeholders in implementing actions to heal and protect the ozone layer, thus protecting human health, life on Earth and minimizing impacts on climate.

Meet Our Team

Megumi Seki

Megumi Seki

Executive Secretary

Country of Origin: Japan Megumi Seki

Maria Socorro Manguiat

Maria Socorro Manguiat

Deputy Executive Secretary

Country of Origin: Philippines Maria Socorro Manguiat

Ann Gachingiri

Ann Gachingiri

Administrative Assistant

Country of Origin: Kenya Ann Gachingiri

Esther Nginyo

Esther Nginyo

Meetings Services Assistant

Country of Origin: Kenya Esther Nginyo

Gerald Mutisya

Gerald Mutisya

Programme Officer

Country of Origin: Kenya Gerald Mutisya

Jacqueline Gitau

Jacqueline Gitau

Programme Assistant

Country of Origin: Kenya Jacqueline Gitau

Jacqueline Nyanjui

Jacqueline Nyanjui

Administrative Assistant

Country of Origin: Kenya Jacqueline Nyanjui

Judy Ngungi

Judy Ngungi

Environment Affairs Assistant (UNV)

Country of Origin: Kenya Judy Ngungi

Julius Njenga

Julius Njenga

Information Management Assistant

Country of Origin: Kenya Julius Njenga

Liazzat Rabbiosi

Liazzat Rabbiosi

Programme Officer (Compliance)

Country of Origin: Kazakhstan Liazzat Rabbiosi

Martha Mulumba

Martha Mulumba

Senior Information Systems Assistant

Country of Origin: Kenya Martha Mulumba

Maud Barcelo Martinez

Maud Barcelo Martinez

Legal and Compliance Officer (UNV)

Country of Origin: France Maud Barcelo Martinez

Nay Lin Aung

Nay Lin Aung

Information Technology Officer

Country of Origin: Myanmar Nay Lin Aung

Sandeep Bhambra

Sandeep Bhambra

Administrative/Fund Officer

Country of Origin: India Sandeep Bhambra

Sophia Mylona

Sophia Mylona

Senior Environmental Affairs Officer

Country of Origin: Greece Sophia Mylona

Sospeter Kiarie Kefah

Sospeter Kiarie Kefah

Programme Management Assistant

Country of Origin: Kenya Sospeter Kiarie Kefah

Stephanie Egger Haysmith

Stephanie Egger Haysmith

Communications and Information Officer

Country of Origin: Switzerland Stephanie Egger Haysmith

Yiwei Zou

Yiwei Zou

Junior Professional Officer

Country of Origin: China Yiwei Zou