Montreal Protocol leads to healing of Earth’s ozone layer hole
This achievement is majorly due to the Montreal Protocol of 1987 that regulates the consumption and production of nearly 100 human-made chemicals
Ozone layer to recover in 4 decades but aerosol injection may undo gains: UNEP
The success of the Montreal Protocol can inspire climate action, say scientists
Are millets safe from biopiracy?
2023 is the International Year of the Millets and during the year, efforts would be made to promote this superfood
Can Montreal help communities: Access and benefit-sharing mechanisms are yet to translate to real gains
Nagoya Protocol sets clear mandates for potential users of genetic resources to obtain prior informed consent from the communities …
Stockholm+50: We need decentralisation of ‘power’
Power generation and transmission models that are local and self-sustaining can increase access to energy in the future
Road to COP15 Montreal: Kenya’s local communities have had limited benefits from their natural resources; here is why
Many communities are vulnerable to manipulation, rendering the whole principle of fair and equitable sharing of benefits impractical
Road to COP15 Montreal: Cameroon hopes to benefit from its rich biodiversity
It also expects that the conference will result in commitments to foster technology transfer in a way that helps developing countries benefit …
Road to COP15 Montreal: Namibia’s unique scheme ensures implementation of Nagoya Protocol
Namibia allows the creation of community forests so indigenous groups can manage their own natural resources
Antarctic ozone layer hole keeps shrinking in 2022: NASA, NOAA
Ban on chemicals adopted by Montreal Protocal attributed to gradual ozone layer recovery
Climate variability may explain annual spike in ozone-destroying gas: Study
Forest fires fuelled by the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) phenomenon might be responsible for the short-term spikes in methyl bromide,…
Ozone layer recovery may take several lifetimes. But Montreal Protocol saved the Earth
The stratospheric ozone layer absorbs a portion of the ultraviolet radiation from the sun, preventing it from reaching the surface of Earth
Factsheet: HFCS - realising the potential for climate benefits from the Montreal Protocol
In 1987, the Montreal Protocol phased out the use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), an ozone-depleting substance (ODS) used as coolants in …
Factsheet: HFCs - Safe for Ozone, yet a Potent Greenhouse Gas
Montreal Protocol, the multilateral treaty to protect the ozone layer, has been a successful environmental agreement. But animpasse over …
Is ozone layer depletion a ‘solved problem’?
On the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, here is a reminder of how continued adherence to norms is key if we don’t …
China continues to use ozone depleting CFC-11 in violation of Montreal Protocol
Between 40 and 60 per cent of total global CFC-11 emissions originate from Eastern China, reveals study. This is no good news for the ozone layer …
Chloroform emissions may slow down Ozone layer recovery
MIT study traces rise in emissions to eastern China, where it appears that production using chloroform is on the rise
Protracted recovery
As the UN celebrates 30th anniversary of Montreal Protocol, scientists warn of new threats to the ozone layer that has begun to heal
China continues to use ozone-depleting chlorofluorocarbons
How Chinese foam manufacturers are undermining the Montreal Protocol
To save on the higher cost of alternatives, Chinese foam manufacturers are using banned chlorofluorocarbons that are considered more …
Safeguarding Ozone and Earth
As we celebrate the 22nd International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, Down To Earth takes a look at what should be done to …
It’s banned and depletes ozone layer, still China uses it
The Environmental Investigative Agency has found that CFC-11, a gas banned under the Montreal Protocol, is being used extensively in East Asia, …
The futility of CoP23
Although in its 25th year, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is still struggling to find a way out of this century's …
Down To Earth wins prestigious Ozone Awards for best media coverage
The jury chose Down To Earth for its extensive and incisive reportage on ozone spanning over 25 years
A win-win deal
The agreement to amend the Montreal Protocol for hydrofluorocarbon phase-down is a huge success for India
Differentiated and legally binding
Unlike the Paris Agreement, Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol is legally binding with mandatory HFC reduction targets for countries
