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This book contains the stories of the hard work of the past 20 years that went into making the Montreal Protocol work. As the biggest producer and consumer of ozone depleting substances, the Asia-Pacific region has shown that it is possible to work together when faced with a global environmental threat. This publication can serve as a guide for… read more

The fourth issue of the “Ozzy Ozone: Defender of our Planet” comic book series, entitled “Ozzy Goes Island Hopping” features ozone depletion and climate change with a special focus on Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs). In this story Ozzy and Zoe Ozone travel from the stratosphere to visit their friends Alida, the leatherback turtle; Guno, the… read more

Ozzy Ozone and his friend Zoe will be falling to the North Pole and then carried around by Tilman the Polar bear. They will learn what happens to earth’s protective shield, the ozone layer, and its interlinkage with global warming. They will also meet some scientists on the Tara boat.

Europe and Central Asian Network of Ozone Officers' (ECA network) collective achievements to comply with the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. In spite of challenging economic and political transformations that have affected the region over the last two decades, hard work, mutual support and partnership has enabled… read more

In furnishing the information contained in this document, UNEP does not make any warranty or representation, either express or implied, with respect to its accuracy, completeness or utility; nor does UNEP assume any liability of any kind whatsoever resulting from the use of, reliance upon, any information, material, or procedure contained… read more

SolarChill, an innovative global initiative that is developing a climate- and ozone-friendly vaccine cooler that is powered by solar energy and which will directly help improve the health of children in developing countries. Produced by a partnership of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the World Health Organisation (WHO), UNICEF… read more

Illegal international trade in “environmentally-sensitive” commodities such as ozone depleting substances (ODSs), toxic chemicals, hazardous wastes and endangered species is an international problem with serious consequences: it directly threatens human health and the environment, contributes to species loss, and results in revenue loss for… read more

This study provides National Ozone Units (NOUs) and owners/operators of SMEs with an overview of approaches adopted in different countries and in different sectors (refrigeration and air conditioning, solvents, foams, aerosols) to address the phase-out of ODS in SMEs. It also provides an assessment of which approaches have been most effective… read more

The countries of the world can succeed in overcoming grave international problems if their efforts are based on on partnerships, capacity building, flexible implementation mechanisms, and adequate funding.The example of the Montreal Protocol shows what can be achieved when nations agree to work together toward practical, clearly defined and… read more

This kit is designed to facilitate the National Ozone Unit’s (NOU) efforts to reach Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) often missed through formal training methods/courses and deliver key messages and guidance to help avoid phase-out difficulties. The guidance and materials in this kit are a hybrid between outreach and basic training… read more

While most large enterprises that manufacture aerosol products have stopped using CFCs in their manufacturing lines consistent with the Montreal Protocol obligations, there is still a real need for small and medium scale aerosol companies to understand the safety considerations related to the conversion of their plants to alternative… read more

This richly-illustrated comic booklet uses the Ozzy Ozone character and his new friends to educate children about the causes and effects of ozone layer depletion, the need to follow “safe sun” practices, and actions that they can take to be “ozone-friendly”. Developed as part of UNEP’s work programme under the Multilateral Fund for the… read more

Strengthening MEAs through people networks. This booklet describes a particularly innovative and dynamic institutional structure that assists developing countries under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer - the Regional Networks of Ozone Officers. Financially supported by the Protocol’s Multilateral Fund and the… read more