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'' Their actions prove that when there is political will and the right enabling conditions, the countries in this region (Asia and the Pacific) can meet and even exceed their treaty commitments, which provides inspiration for the Implementation of other environmental agreements. ''

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Ozzy_Zoe at Volvo Adventure finalsOzzy Ozone and Zoe Feature at 2008 Volvo Adventure Finals. Ozzy Ozone with his partner Zoe visited this year's Volvo Adventure Finals in their endeavour to incite young people to outreach ozone layer protection. Since 2001, Volvo has organised environmental project competitions for young people aged between 13 and 16-years-old. This year saw 380 project entries from 50 countries.
16 Mayl 2008| UNEP Paris
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Belize Celebrates Earth Day. The ozzy ozone snake and ladder game and video were the main attractions to observers.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

H.E.Prince Mostapha Zaher, handing over an identifier to Customs DG, Abdul Jalil Jumrany
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
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Beating the Clock: Asia Pacific Make Strides in Early Phase Out of Ozone-Depleting Chemicals
19 March 2008| UNEP ROAP
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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
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Previous features...

15 May 2008
1- The 2008 Time 100 / Scientists and thinkers: Susan Solomon by Rajendra Pachauri
2- Rough Transition to a New Asthma Inhaler
3- Pakistan making efforts for Ozone Layer protection
4- Israel Hosted Meeting of Methyl Bromide Technical Options Committee in April 2008
5- Holy See's Commitment to Protecting Ozone Layer


Countdown to Compliance for Article 5 countries
2010
594 days or
20 months to go
              CFCs & halons phased out
2015
2420 days or
80 months to go
 Methyl bromide phased out
New HCFC targets   
2013
1690 days or
56 months to go
              HCFC freeze
2015
2420 days or
80 months to go
              HCFC reduction to 90% of baseline


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

The Montreal Protocol: Celebrating 20 Years of Environmental Progress - Ozone Layer and Climate Protection
The Montreal Protocol - Ozone Layer and Climate Protection
Cameron May


 

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