WORLD OZONE DAY REPORTS
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AFRICA
A compilation of reports of World Ozone Day celebrations in Africa. Click HERE to view and download.
ASIA AND PACIFIC 
A compilation of reports of World Ozone Day celebrations in Asia and the Pacific. Click HERE to view and download.
COLOMBIA
The National Ozone Unit in Colombia organised a number of activities in commemoration of World Ozone Day. Click HERE to view and download the report report.
GRENADA
The National Ozone Unit of the Ministry of Climate Resilence, the Environment and Renewable Energy organised a 'Week of Activities' from 16-20 September to commemorate World Ozone Day. On 16 September: NOU Scholarship Presentation | 17 September: Customs Officers Training | 18 September: Launch of 8-week training in Introduction to Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | 19 September: Handing over ceremony for solar PV air-conditioning. See poster.
GUYANA
In observance of International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, the National Ozone Action Unit (NOAU) of the Hydrometeorological Service, Ministry of Agriculture organized a series of public awareness activities from September 11 to 20, 2024. This year’s theme was “Montreal Protocol: Advancing Climate Action.” Read More...
IRAQ
Iraq's National Ozone Unit in collaboration with the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs / Directorate of Labor and Vocational Training organised the World Ozone Day celebration on Monday, 17 September 2024. Click HERE to view the agenda, the report, the speech by the Administrative Deputy of the Ministry of Environment and the and presentation by the Ozone National Coordinator.
JAMAICA
During the period 11-16 September 2024, the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) commemorated World Ozone Day. The theme was Montreal Protocol: Advancing Climate Action. The National Ozone Unit (NOU) collaborated with the NEPA Public Education and Corporate Communications Branch (PECCB) and national stakeholders to successfully
execute the recognition of this signature day which comprised the following activities as described... Read more...
KYRGZYSTAN
The Ozone Centre of Kyrgzystan held a number of events dedicated to World Ozone Day. Within this framework, experts and lecturers gave lectures on energy efficiency, climate change mitigation and Ozone Layer Protection. Read more...
LEBANON
On the occasion of WOD, the National Ozone Unit, Lebanon launched on a documentary Documentary: Cooperation between UNDP, Ministry of Environment (MoE), Importers and Customs in Lebanon - This documentary showcases the continuous cooperation between UNDP, MoE, the Lebanese customs as well as the importers of refrigerant gases for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) in Lebanon, by implementing Decree 3277 related to controlling the import of these gases, which are considered very harmful to the ozone layer and the environment and have direct effect on climate change while also focusing on the representation of gender/females’ role in this sector. This cooperation resulted in the gradual reduction in the import of these gases into the Lebanese market, especially the fraudulent ones, which also contributed fundamentally to protecting RAC devices from damage resulting from their use while focusing on the importance of the implementation of the Montreal Protocol and Kigali Amendment and their vital role as a powerful climate tools. View video - Facebook | X (Twitter) | Instagram | LinkedIn
MAURITIUS
World Ozone Day 2024: Minister Ramano launches one-day sensitisation workshop - 16 September 2024: A one-day sensitisation workshop organised in the context of World Ozone Day 2024, was launched this morning, by the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change, Mr Kavydass Ramano, at the Caudan Arts Centre in Port-Louis.
The event is a joint collaboration of the Ministry of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change and the United Nations Environment Programme. The theme for this year’s event is “Montreal Protocol: Advancing Climate Action”, aiming to celebrate climate actions brought forward under the Kigali Amendment under the Montreal Protocol to phase down Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). Read more...
SAUDI ARABIA
The National Center for Environmental Compliance of Saudi Arabia organised the following activities for World Ozone Day:
1. An Ozone Day post on Twitter
2. An internal post at the National Center for Environmental Compliance's platform
3. A radio interview with the General Director of Chemicals and Ozone Department and the Director of the Ozone Department
SERBIA
This year, International Ozone Day (September 16) was marked in Serbia by multiple events held for both kindergarten and elementary school students. The events were designed to teach children at the earliest age that the protection of the environment also depends on them as well as the growing importance of the impacts of global climate change. Read more...
TOGO
Togo celebrated this September 16, 2024, the international day for the protection of the ozone layer. The day was highlighted by a conference given by the coordinator of the National Ozone Unit, Commandant OURO Bagna, Director of the Environment and Forest Resources of the Plateaux Region and Technical Assistant to the National Ozone Unit Coordinator. Click HERE to access the report (in French) on the launch of activities.
MULTILATERAL FUND SECRETARIAT
For more than three decades, the Multilateral Fund has supported interventions in the refrigeration, air-conditioning and foam sectors that have enabled the transition to environmentally friendly cooling technologies. Such activities resulted in industry conversions to ozone-friendly alternatives, but also helped industry, particularly small- and medium-sized enterprises manage their transition to alternatives in a manner that was safe while ensuring business continuity. Read more...
WORLD METEROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION
WMO Ozone and UV Bulletin published for World Ozone Day - The World Meteorological Organization has issued its annual WMO Ozone and UV Bulletin, with information on the state of the ozone layer and on measures to protect human health and the environment from damaging ultraviolet radiation. Read more...
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Dear National Ozone Officers,
Today, 16 September, we all celebrate the commitments made by Parties in 1987 to protect human life and the environment by implementing the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, and the tremendous progress we have made since then to achieve that objective. Together, we are succeeding, thanks to the collective work of National Ozone Units, governments, industry, and civil society!
The theme for this year's World Ozone Day (WOD) is Montreal Protocol: Advancing Climate Action. This theme underscores the critical role the Montreal Protocol plays in not only restoring the stratospheric ozone layer but also in mitigating climate change. It serves as a powerful reminder of our collective responsibility to continue and intensify our efforts to fight climate change through any means possible, be it through the phase out of hydrochorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) and other ozone depleting substances, or through the phase down of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). By doing so, we can significantly reduce both the direct and indirect emissions of gases that heat our planet, contribute to the broader goals of climate action, and build a sustainable future for all.
WOD offers an excellent opportunity to reflect on our past achievements, our current work, and the future for implementing the Montreal Protocol and its Kigali Amendment.
For some of you, this celebration is a recurring annual activity to raise the awareness of your fellow citizens about the importance of this multilateral environmental agreement and your national compliance programme. For others, it may be the first time for you to organize WOD events in your capacity as Ozone Officer. Whatever the case, do not consider it to be only one day of celebrations but rather an opportunity to engage the public on the Montreal Protocol over a longer period, an invitation to a dialogue. As always, OzonAction is pleased to provide you with the information resources listed below under Suggested Products for World Ozone Day celebrations, that can be used as part of your national celebrations (all items can be downloaded). Please also refer to the Ozone Secretariat’s WOD website for other useful resources.
We would appreciate receiving information or reports about your country's WOD activities for posting on our website. This will certainly give visibility to your work and overall, toward the success of the Montreal Protocol. Please send this information to your respective Regional Coordinator and to Ms. Jo Chona at jo.chona@un.org.
We sincerely hope that the Network and thematic meetings, information and awareness resources, compliance assistance, and project support provided by the Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP) teams are assisting you and your National Ozone Units in effectively delivering your country’s Montreal Protocol compliance strategy and programme.
Once again, thank you for your unrelenting commitment to maintaining compliance with the Montreal Protocol and your excellent work in implementing your national strategies and projects. Together we stand proud of our contributions to the health of our planet. On behalf of the entire OzonAction CAP team, I wish you great success in this year's WOD celebrations!
Yours sincerely,
James S. Curlin
Head, OzonAction Branch
UNEP Law Division
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‘Commit to Making Peace with Our Planet, Build on Success of Montreal Protocol’, Urges Secretary-General, in Message for World Ozone Day
At a time when multilateralism is under severe strain, the Montreal Protocol to help protect the ozone layer stands out as a powerful symbol of hope. It is a reminder that when countries show political resolve for the common good, change is possible.
In uniting the world to phase out the consumption and production of different ozone depleting substances, the Protocol has also contributed to shielding carbon sinks, protecting humanity’s health and avoiding economic losses. Read more...
Arabic | Chinese | Spanish | French | Russian
World Ozone Day 2024 Message by UNEP Executive Director, Inger Andersen
Ozone Day congratulating the Montreal Protocol for returning the ozone layer on the path to full recovery and its significant climate action potential under its Kigali Amendment.
View ED's message with subtitles in : Arabic | Chinese | Spanish | Russian
BACKGROUND TO WORLD OZONE DAY
On 19 December 1994, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 16 September the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, commemorating the date, in 1987, on which the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer was signed.
States are invited to devote the Day each year to promote, at the national level, activities in accordance with the objectives of the Montreal Protocol and its amendments.
Suggested Products for World Ozone Day celebrations
1. Guidebook on Mainstreaming Gender in the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol: This Guidebook on Mainstreaming Gender in the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol (hereinafter referred to as the guidebook) has been developed to help advance the agenda of gender equality and women’s empowerment under the implementation of Montreal Protocol through the NOUs and national stakeholders mainstreaming gender issues into their daily works and operations.
This is suitable for outreach to the general public
2. OzonAction Scoop No. 6: Women in RAC: Every action counts for a more inclusive world: In this issue, for a more inclusive world - Practical measures for mainstreaming gender in the implementation of the Montreal Protocol.This is suitable for outreach to the general public
3. Update on New Refrigerants Designations and Safety Classifications - July 2024: The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide an update on ASHRAE standards for refrigerants and to introduce the new refrigerants that have been awarded an «R» number over the last few years and introduced into the international market.
This is suitable for outreach to refrigeration technicians and engineers and key Montreal Protocol stakeholders
4. Five Posters on the Kigali Amendment: OzonAction developed five related posters for different target audiences, with the following slogans: 1. Let´s change this; 2. Make the right decision; 3. Let´s continue working for our planet; 4. For an increasingly sustainable planet; and 5. Keep them cool without warming the planet. The posters are available in English, French, Russian and Spanish.
This is suitable for outreach to the general public and key Montreal Protocol stakeholders.
5. Every Action Counts: Kigali Amendment: This brochure targets the general public and explains in a simplified manner what the Montreal Protocol and its Kigali Amendment signify. It includes some actions that everybody can do to support the Kigali Amendment. It also covers the relationship between the Kigali Amendment and Sustainable Development Goals. It introduces some examples of successful communication campaigns on the Kigali Amendment.
This is suitable for outreach to the general public and key Montreal Protocol stakeholders.
6. Poster on Gender Mainstreaming in Montreal Protocol: OzonAction has developed a poster on gender mainstreaming which is available in English, French and Spanish.
This is suitable for outreach to the general public and key Montreal Protocol stakeholders.
7. The Path from Kigali: HFC Phase-down Timeline: This poster developed by OzonAction will help you keep track of key HFC phase-down dates
This is suitable for outreach to the general public and key Montreal Protocol stakeholders.
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Below are the link to previous WOD celebrations which provide ideas, information and materials that can be used to celebrate "Ozone Day" in your country, organisation or school.
2023 World Ozone Day
2022 World Ozone Day
Celebrating World Ozone Day Around the Globe - 2022 - Country activities
2021 World Ozone Day
Celebrating World Ozone Day Around the Globe - 2021 - Country activities
2020 World Ozone Day
2019 World Ozone Day
2018 World Ozone Day
2017 World Ozone Day
