The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer

The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer is a global agreement to protect the Earth’s ozone layer by phasing out the chemicals that deplete it. This phase-out plan includes both the production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances. The landmark agreement was signed in 1987 and entered into force in 1989.

The parties to the Protocol meet once a year to make decisions aimed at ensuring the successful implementation of the agreement. These include adjusting or amending the Protocol, which has been done six times since its creation. The most recent amendment, the Kigali Amendment, called for the phase-down of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in 2016. These HFCs were used as replacements for a batch of ozone-depleting substances eliminated by the original Montreal Protocol. Although they do not deplete the ozone layer, they are known to be powerful greenhouse gases and, thus, contributors to climate change.

The Montreal Protocol provided a set of practical, actionable tasks that were universally agreed on. The Protocol has successfully met its objectives thus far and continues to safeguard the ozone layer today. Thanks to the collaborative effort of nations around the world, the ozone layer is well on its way to recovery.

Annex III: Contributions by parties to the eighth replenishment of the Multilateral Fund (2012, 2013 and 2014) (replenishment at US$ 450 million, including US$ 400 million from new contributions)

No. Parties United Nations scale of assessments for
2010–2012		 Adjusted United Nations scale of assessments with no party contributing more than 22% Annual contributions (in United States dollars) for years 2012, 2013 and 2014 Average inflation rate for the period 2009–2011 Qualifying for FERM Use Yes=1 No=0 FERM Users’ currencies rates of exchange FERM users’ national currencies FERM users’ payments in national currencies
1 Andorra 0.007 0.008929886 11 906.51         0.00
2 Australia 1.933 2.465924145 3 287 898.86 2.56% 1 0.967 Australian dollar 3 179 398.20
3

Austria

 0.851 1.085618959 1 447 491.95 1.53% 1 0.7203 Euro 1 042 628.45
4 Azerbaijan 0.015 0.019135469 25 513.96 5.82% 1 0.7953 New manat 20 291.25
5 Belarus 0.042 0.053579314 71 439.09 11.21% 0     0.00
6 Belgium 1.075 1.371375301 1 828 500.40 1.72% 1 0.7203 Euro 1 317 068.84
7 Bulgaria 0.038 0.048476522 64 635.36 3.42% 1 1.4089 Lev 91 064.76
8 Canada 3.207 4.091163338 5 454 884.45 1.43% 1 0.9802 Canadian dollar 5 346 877.74
9 Cyprus 0.046 0.058682106 78 242.81 2.21% 1 0.7203 Euro 56 358.29
10 Czech Republic 0.349 0.445218586 593 624.78 1.52% 1 17.71 Czech koruna 10 513 094.88
11 Denmark 0.736 0.938913694 1 251 884.93 1.87% 1 5.3696 Danish krone 6 722 121.30
12 Estonia 0.040 0.051027918 68 037.22 2.50% 1 0.7203 Euro 49 007.21
13 Finland 0.566 0.722045042 962 726.72 2.10% 1 0.7203 Euro 693 452.06
14 France 6.123 7.811098572 10 414 798.10 1.33% 1 0.7203 Euro 7 501 779.07
15 Germany 8.018 10.228546195 13 638 061.59 1.19% 1 0.7203 Euro 9 823 495.77
16 Greece 0.691 0.881507286 1 175 343.05 2.86% 1 0.7203 Euro 846 599.60
17 Holy See[8] 0.001 0.001275698 1 700.93          
18 Hungary 0.291 0.371228105 494 970.81 4.38% 1 195.2083 Forint 96 622 409.62
19 Iceland 0.042 0.053579314 71 439.09 6.67% 1 115.25 Icelandic krona 8 233 354.59
20 Ireland 0.498 0.635297581 847 063.44 -0.91% 1 0.7203 Euro 610 139.80
21 Israel 0.384 0.489868014 653 157.35 3.02% 1 3.53 Shekel 2 305 645.45
22 Italy 4.999 6.377214072 8 502 952.10 1.45% 1 0.7203 Euro 6 124 676.39
23 Japan 12.530 15.984495363 21 312 660.48 -0.64% 1 81.915 Yen 1 745 826 583.58
24 Latvia 0.038 0.048476522 64 635.36 1.69% 1 0.5094 Lats 32 925.25
25 Liechtenstein 0.009 0.011481282 15 308.38   1 0.9134 Swiss franc 13 982.67
26 Lithuania 0.065 0.082920367 110 560.49 2.92% 1 2.4869 Litas 274 952.88
27 Luxembourg 0.090 0.114812816 153 083.75 2.04% 1 0.7203 Euro 110 266.23
28 Malta 0.017 0.021686865 28 915.82 2.31% 1 0.7203 Euro 20 828.07
29 Monaco 0.003 0.003827094 5 102.79   1 0.7203 Euro 3 675.54
30 Netherlands 1.855 2.366419705 3 155 226.27 1.38% 1 0.7203 Euro 2 272 709.48
31 New Zealand 0.273 0.348265541 464 354.06 2.85% 1 1.2873 New Zealand dollar 597 762.98
32 Norway 0.871 1.111132918 1 481 510.56 2.11% 1 5.637 Norwegian krone 8 351 275.01
33 Poland 0.828 1.056277906 1 408 370.54 3.36% 1 2.8595 Zloty 4 027 235.56
34 Portugal 0.511 0.651881654 869 175.54 0.95% 1 0.7203 Euro 626 067.14
35 Romania 0.177 0.225798538 301 064.72 5.94% 1 3.025 Leu 910 720.77
36 Russian Federation 1.602 2.043668122 2 724 890.83 9.27% 1 28.8617 Roubles 78 644 981.66
37 San Marino 0.003 0.003827094 5 102.79     0.7203    
38 Slovakia 0.142 0.181149109 241 532.15 1.67% 1 0.7203 Euro 173 975.60
39 Slovenia 0.103 0.131396889 175 195.85 1.62% 1 0.7203 Euro 126 193.57
40 Spain 3.177 4.052892400 5 403 856.53 1.47% 1 0.7203 Euro 3 892 397.86
41 Sweden 1.064 1.357342623 1 809 790.16 1.97% 1 6.4202 Swedish krona 11 619 214.81
42 Switzerland 1.130 1.441538688 1 922 051.58 0.37% 1 0.9134 Swiss franc 1 755 601.92
43 Tajikistan 0.002 0.002551396 3 401.86 8.95% 1 4.4767 Somoni 15 229.11
44 Ukraine 0.087 0.110985722 147 980.96 11.48% 0 0   0.00
45 United Kingdom 6.604 8.424709288 11 232 945.72 3.22% 1 0.6223 Pound Sterling 6 990 262.12
46 United States of America 22.000 22.000000000 29 333 333.33 1.16% 1 1 United States dollar 29 333 333.33
47 Uzbekistan 0.010 0.012756980 17 009.31 11.68% 0 0   0.00
  Total 83.143 100.000000000 133 333 333.33          

[8] Based on the notional assessment rate of 0.001 per cent as stipulated in General Assembly resolution 64/248 of 24 December 2009.