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Mario Molina
Mario Molina: a life in profile
Video 8 December 2021
CFC-11
The story behind unexpected emissions of CFC-11
News 2 December 2021

Trichloromethane, also known as CFC-11, made headlines in 2018 when scientists alerted us of an unexpected increase i

EU
EU funded project - Regional quantification of emissions of substances controlled under the Montreal Protocol: A Pilot Project
News 8 November 2021

EU funded project

Parties to the Vienna Convention and the Montreal Protocol
Parties to the Vienna Convention and the Montreal Protocol meet and adopt 18 key decisions
Press Release 1 November 2021

Nairobi, 1 November 2021 – From 23 to 29 October 2021, parties and other stakeholders convened onlin

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2021 Antarctic Ozone Hole 13th Largest Since 1979
News 28 October 2021

The 2021 Antarctic ozone hole reached its maximum area on Oct.

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Kigali Amendment celebrates 5 years of climate action
News 14 October 2021

On this day we celebrate the 5th anniversary of the adoption of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on 15 O

International Day of the Girl: Lilly Platt
International Day of the Girl: Lilly Platt
News 8 October 2021

To mark this year’s International Day of the Girl, the Ozone Secretariat had the pleasure of speaking with Lilly Plat

WOD2021 video
WOD2021 videos
Video 27 September 2021

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Why the ‘larger than usual ozone hole’ is NOT unusual
News 24 September 2021

21 September 2021. Credit: NASA

Be cool and save the ozone layer
Be cool and save the ozone layer
Video 4 September 2018

In 2017, the ozone hole's annual maximum set a record -- the smallest it's been since 1988
In 2017, the ozone hole's annual maximum set a record -- the smallest it's been since 1988
Video 2 November 2017

This year, the ozone hole's annual maximum set a record -- the smallest it's been since 1988.

Montreal Protocol 30th anniversary
Montreal Protocol 30th anniversary
Video 15 September 2017

Made on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Montreal Protocol

UN Secretary General: 30th Anniversary of Montreal Protocol
UN Secretary General: 30th Anniversary of Montreal Protocol
Video 12 September 2017

Made on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Montreal Protocol

The Hole - A film on the Montreal Protocol, narrated by Sir David Attenborough
The Hole - A film on the Montreal Protocol, narrated by Sir David Attenborough
Video 14 October 2016

Sir David Attenborough narrates the extraordinary history of the Montreal Protocol to raise awareness of the 28th Mee

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Precious Ozone - The Climate Connection
Video 15 September 2016

This film shows the Protocol’s contribution to the protection of the climate and the greenhouse gas potential of som

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Montreal Protocol and the SDGs
Video 6 July 2016

How will the Montreal Protocol contribute to delivering on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development?

Montreal Protocol Achievements
Montreal Protocol Achievements
Video 27 April 2016

The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer has led to significant environmental, health and eco

Precious Ozone - The Size of it
Precious Ozone - The Size of it
Video 6 August 2015

Space is closer than you think.

Photo credit: Angelina Fetisova
Increased research and observation crucial to efforts to continue to protect the ozone layer and climate
Press Release 10 October 2018

Top ozone experts from around the world highlighted the need for increased research and observations to inform policy

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UN Environment Statement on CFC Emissions
Press Release 6 May 2018
    Photo credit: Khurshidakhon Shamsieva
    Countries begin preparing for implementation of the Kigali Amendment
    Press Release 10 October 2017
    At their 39th meeting in Bangkok from 11 to 14 July, the Open-Ended Working Group of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol
    Photo credit: Allan Castaneda
    Ozone Treaty’s Role in Combating Climate Change Tops Environment Ministers Meeting in Canada
    Press Release 19 September 2017

    Photo credit: Allan Castaneda

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    New ‘Ozone Heroes’ campaign celebrates efforts to protect all life on Earth
    Press Release 13 September 2017

    In honour of the 30th anniversary of the landmark Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone L

    Countries to Continue Efforts to Control Greenhouse Gases under the Montreal Protocol
    Countries to Continue Efforts to Control Greenhouse Gases under the Montreal Protocol
    Press Release 14 July 2017

    Photo credit: Jovana Rankovic

    Countries Set to Start Working on the Dubai Pathway to Reduce HFCs under the Montreal Protocol
    Countries Set to Start Working on the Dubai Pathway to Reduce HFCs under the Montreal Protocol
    Press Release 14 April 2016

    Who: Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer

    Information Kit (September 2010) - Fact sheets on the Montreal Protocol for journalists
    Press Release 16 September 2015
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    Montreal Protocol Parties Discuss HFC Management Issues and Agree to Continue Exploring Ways Forward
    Press Release 24 April 2015

    Bangkok, 24 April 2015 – Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer

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    Montreal protocol progress
    Kigali Amendment

    The Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol entered into force on 1 January 2019 after the threshold for the agreement to enter into force was met on 17 November 2017, when it was ratified by 20 parties.

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    Working towards climate neutrality Working towards climate neutrality
    Greening the blue
    Working towards climate neutrality

    The Ozone Secretariat is part of the UN’s “Greening the Blue” efforts to move towards climate neutrality. The Secretariat works towards climate neutrality by measuring the carbon footprint of Vienna Convention and Montreal Protocol meetings ...

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    World Ozone Day

    2022

    2022

    Montreal Protocol - Global cooperation protecting life on earth

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    2021

    2021

    Montreal Protocol - Keeping us, our food and vaccines cool

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    2020

    2020

    Ozone for life: 35 years of ozone layer protection

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    2019

    2019

    32 years and healing

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    2018

    2018

    Keep cool and carry on

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    2017

    2017

    30th anniversary of the Montreal Protocol: we are all ozone heroes

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    2016

    2016

    Ozone and climate: restored by a world united

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    2015

    2015

    Precious ozone: 30th anniversary of the Vienna Convention and international ozone day 2015

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    2006 - 2014

    2006 - 2014

    Earlier celebrations of international ozone day

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