Montreal Protocol
Montreal Protocol is a global agreement made on substances that deplete the ozone layer to protect earth's ozone layer by removing the chemicals or hazardous gases which deplete it. It includes limiting both production and consumption of the substances which causes ozone layer depletion. This agreement was signed by 197 countries in 1987 and actually implemented in 1989. Under the original agreement (1987), developed countries required to phasing out of the CFCs in 1993 and achieve a 20% reduction relative to 1986 consumption level by 1994 and 50% reduction by 1998 relative to 1986. For developing countries time period given for the reduction of CFCs is by 2010. Additionally developed countries required to reduce their production and consumption of halons relative to 1986. After the Montreal protocol signed new data showed the adverse effect on ozone layer. The parties come together to do modification in the protocol to enable,after this modification the co...
