Ozone Day

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Since 1995, on 16 September each year, the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is celebrated. This date has been designated by the United Nations General Assembly in its resolution 49/114, to commemorate the signing of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.

 

This commemoration around the world offers an opportunity to focus attention and action at the global, regional and national levels on the protection of the ozone layer. All Member States are invited to devote this special day to promotion, at the national level, of concrete activities in accordance with the objectives and goals of the Montreal Protocol and its Amendment. 

 

History

 

On 16 September 1987, twenty four Parties signed the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. In 1998, in recognition of the Protocol's unique accomplishments, the General Asembly in its Resolution 49/114 named 16 September as the International day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. Since that time, the Parties have used this day to celebrate the signing of the Montreal Protocol, and the significant environmental and health benefits that this amazing treaty has yielded.

 

Source: UNEP

 

In India

 

India become party to the Montreal Protocol in June 1992 and prepared the country program in 1993 for phasing out the Ozone Depleting Substances. Further, various policy measures including National Awareness Campaign have also been adapted for smooth implementation of provisions of the Montreal Protocol. In accordance with the UN resolution 49/114, the Ozone Cell, Government of India has been celebrating the International Ozone Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer since 1995 at the national and state level.

 

(a) Publication of a booklet Titled " The Montreal Protocol : India's Success Story " which apart from the evolution of Montreal Protocol gives the various initiatives taken by the Government of India to fulfill the obligation of the Montreal Protocol.

 

(b) Publication of a poster, pledge and a sticker and distributed to industry people, Government Officials and students with a view to raise public awareness .

 

(c) Telecasting of a video film on Montreal Protocol and Ozone Layer by the Doordarshan

 

(d) Children's Painting Competitions .

 

(e) Competition in schools on awareness of the Ozone Layer problems . 

 

Source: Ozone Cell

 

 

 

General aspects

 

Widely known substances that cause Ozone Depletion

 

• Refrigerants
• Insulating Foams
• Solvents
• Aerosols

 

Primary health issues caused by UV

 

• Sunburn
• Skin Aging
• Various forms of Skin Cancer
• Eye (Cataracts, Cornea Damages etc.)
• Immune System