Ozone treaties ‘inspiring examples’ of political will, UN chief says on International Day

The United Nations commemorated the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, on Wednesday, recognizing the success of landmark global agreements in helping restore the protective layer around Earth.  https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2020/09/1072462
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Global cooperation to protect the ozone layer can ensure a better future for us all

16 Sep 2022

As the Montreal Protocol to Protect the Ozone Layer turns 35 on Friday, World Ozone Day, the United Nations has said that continuing the level of cooperation that led to the treaty’s adoption and success is just what is needed to protect life on Earth, end the climate crisis and ensure a brighter future for us all.

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Act now to slow climate change and protect the planet, urges UN chief

16 Sep 2021

The ozone layer – a fragile shield of gas that protects the Earth from the harmful rays of the sun – is “on the road to recovery”, the UN chief said on Thursday in his message for the World Ozone Day.

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Ozone layer recovery is on track, due to success of Montreal Protocol

09 Jan 2023

The Earth’s ozone layer is on track to recover within four decades, a UN-backed panel of experts said on Monday.