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'' It is very unique that the countries of the world can put together a protocol (Montreal Protocol) that involves developing and developed to in-between, to equatorial and high-latitude to island nations, and they all come together every few years to discuss in a rational way what is perceived to be something that will make the world a better place. That's a rare thing. ''

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Thematic Meeting on TPMP Implementation for the Ozone Officers' Network for French-speaking Central Eastern and Southern Africa 9 May 2008\| UNEP ROA Read more...
Belize National Ozone Unit celebrates Earth Day. Along with the Department of the Environment held a booth with the purpose of educating and sensitizing students and the general public on issues relating to the ozone layer protection and the environment. Many public awareness materials were displayed and distributed to students from across the country. The Ozzy ozone snake and ladder game and video were the main attractions to observers. 23 April 2008\| Belize NOU
Customs Training and Regional Coorperation Workshop for Combating Illegal Trade in Ozone Depleting Substances in South Asia, 29-31 March 2008, Kabul, Afghanistan 29 March 2008\| UNEP ROAP-Afghanistan NOU Read more...
Beating the Clock: Asia Pacific Make Strides in Early Phase Out of Ozone-Depleting Chemicals 19 March 2008\| UNEP ROAP Read more...
Switching to Ozone-Friendly Inhalers: Industry and Governments Join Hands to Ensure Smooth Transition for Asthma and Chronic Respiratory Disease Patients 15 March 2008\| UNEP ROAP Read more...
Previous features...
New information: Where HCFCs are used

30 April 2008
1- Multilateral Fund Takes Action to Help Countries Accelerate their Phase-out of HCFCs
2- Ozone Hole Recovery May Reshape Southern Hemisphere Climate Change
3- Dangerous Ozone Depletion and UV Levels Increasing
4- CFC Smuggling Key Challenge in Asia, Study Says
5- Qatar Cool to Sponsor Green Conference

Axis of History


	602 days or 20 months to go
CFCs & halons phased out
	2428 days or 80 months to go
Methyl bromide phased out
New HCFC targets
	1698 days or 56 months to go
HCFC freeze
	2428 days or 80 months to go
HCFC reduction to 90% of baseline

Ozone Layer Protection Questions and Answers
Topic: The Phase-out of HCFCs

"Technology Transfer for the Ozone Layer: Lessons for Climate Change"
Earthscan, London

The Montreal Protocol - Ozone Layer and Climate Protection
Cameron May