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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.

European Commission funds Ozone Secretariat activities related to HFCs
European Commission funds Ozone Secretariat activities related to HFCs
Story 23 October 2017

Ozone Secretariat Executive Secretary Tina Birmpili (right) and the EU's Head of Delegation Philip Owen sign the agre

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

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

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

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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

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

2017 Ozone Awards: Call for Entries
2017 Ozone Awards: Call for Entries
Story 10 September 2017

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the Montreal Protocol, the Ozone Secretariat, in cooperatio

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

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Kigali Amendment Kigali Amendment
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

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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