MoEFCC Organizes the Dialogue on Montreal Protocol

On the 30th World Ozone Day event, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), organizes a dialogue on the theme of “Montreal Protocol : Advancing Climate Action.

About Ozone Day

World Ozone Day, held on September 16, celebrates this achievement. It shows that collective decisions and action, guided by science, are the only way to solve major global crises.

World Ozone Day reminds us that the ozone layer is essential for life on Earth and highlights the need for ongoing climate action to protect it for future generations.

Theme of Ozone Day

“Montreal Protocol : Advancing Climate Action in which reflects the Montreal Protocol’s crucial role in both protecting the ozone layer and driving broader climate action initiatives globally. 

What is the Montreal Protocol and Vienna Convention?

The principal aim of the Montreal Protocol is to protect the ozone layer by taking measures to control total global production and consumption of substances that deplete it.

The Montreal Protocol sits under the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer (the Vienna Convention).

Adopted on 16 September, 1987, the Protocol is, to date, one of the rare treaties to achieve universal ratification.

The Montreal Protocol phases down the consumption and production of the different ODS (Ozone Depleting Substances) in a stepwise manner, with different timetables for developed and developing countries (referred to as “Article 5 countries”).

India’s contribution 

Ms. Leena Nandan (Union Secretary of Ministry of Environment) highlighted the India’s Contribution at the event which are like,

The reduction targets of controlled substances achieved ahead of schedule under the Protocol.

Other initiatives of the ministry include Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment), a campaign to promote and encourage a sustainable and environmentally conscious way of living through mindful individual choices and decisions in daily life towards environment-conscious lifestyle. 

National initiative of the Prime Minister ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ which is vital for a sustainable future and the protection of Mother Earth.

Achievements and Progressions

India, as a Party to the Montreal Protocol since June 1992, has been successfully implementing the Montreal Protocol and its ozone-depleting substances phase-out projects and activities in line with the phase-out schedule of the Protocol. 

India has phased out Chlorofluorocarbons, Carbon tetrachloride, Halons, Methyl Bromide and Methyl Chloroform for controlled uses as on 1 January 2010, in line with the Montreal Protocol phase-out schedule. 

Currently, Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) are being phased out as per the accelerated schedule of the Montreal Protocol.