The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer is essentially an international agreement that controls the production and consumption of substances that can cause ozone depletion in the stratosphere. These substances mainly include chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), halons, carbon tetra chloride, and methyl chloroform. They are aimed to be phased out after using CFC alternatives without compromising societal benefits from CFC products.
It is good to know that there is an existing treaty like this that started for like more than 2 decades ago and it has been approved by 196 states around the globe. This just means that several countries still care on our environment and they still believe that they can do something about to preserve Mother Nature. It is also overwhelming to know that this agreement still exists after undergoing 7 revisions from the time it was signed and entered into force.
The ozone layer is expected to recover by 2050 if the international agreement is adhered to. It has been considered as an example of exceptional international teamwork, with Kofi Annan, a Ghanaian diplomat who served as the 7th Secretary General of the United Nations, quoted as saying that "Perhaps the single most successful international agreement to date has been the Montreal Protocol."
I'm hoping that this movement continues until the elimination of ozone-depleting substances is achieved.
by: Kathleen Joy Santos
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