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“Wonder gas” CFCs were invented in 1928
for commercial applications. -
“In 1977, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
sets up a co-ordinating committee to study the ozone layer.” -
“In 1978, the United States of America, Canada,
Sweden and Norway ban the use of CFCs in aerosols.” -
“In 1981, UNEP starts inter-governmental negotiations to protect the ozone layer.”
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“After 1982, in the absence of other moves, the consumption of CFCs increases again. Industry demands proof of ozone depletion due to CFCs.”
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“Governments agree to study, exchange information and
protect the ozone layer - through the Vienna Convention for the
Protection of the Ozone Layer (1985). Scientists continue to find proof of ozone depletion.” -
“The British Antarctic Team discovers severe thinning in the ozone layer over Antarctica - the ozone hole.”
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“In 1987, 46 governments agree to a fifty per cent cut in the
production and consumption of CFCs by the year 2000; a freeze
in production and consumption of halons by 1992; further
controls linked to assessments by experts.” -
“In 1988, the UNEP - WMO report on ozone
trends links CFCs to ozone depletion.” -
“In 1989, the UNEP Assessment Panel of experts reports THE NEED for tougher controls.”
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“Parties agree to completely phase out CFCs by the year 2000, and to establish a Multilateral Fund to assist developing coun-
tries. US$ 240 million was allocated for 1991 - 1993.” -
“UNEP Assessment Panels recommend that more substances
(HCFCs, methyl bromide) are controlled and that the phase out of CFCs is advanced.” -
“In 1992, it was decided that the developed countries phase out
HCFCs by 2030, freeze methyl bromide by 1995 and that the
phase out of CFCs be brought forward to 1996.” -
“In 1993, the Meeting of the Parties, held in Bangkok, agrees to a
replenishment of the Multilateral Fund - US$455 million for 1994 - 1996.” -
“UNEP Assess-
ment Panels recommend tougher controls on methyl bromide.” -
“UNEP Assessment Panels recommend tougher controls on methyl bromide.”
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“Some countries, the Russian Federation and others, report an
inability to phase out CFCs by 1996 due to their internal problems.
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) offers to help them." -
“Some countries, the Russian Federation and others, report an
inability to phase out CFCs by 1996 due to their internal problems.
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) offers to help them.” -
“The Meeting of the Parties held in Costa Rica, approves the
replenishment of the Multilateral Fund and gives US$466 million for 1997 - 1999.” -
“The Meeting of the Parties held in Costa Rica, approves the
replenishment of the Multilateral Fund and gives US$466 million for 1997 - 1999.” -
Industrialized countries
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“Industrialized countries agree to phase out methyl bromide by
2005. Developing countries will phase out the same by 2015.” -
“Licensing for the import and export of CFCs was introduced.”
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The Ozone meetings in Beijing in December 1999 approved a
replenishment of the Multilateral Fund of US$ 440 million for the years
2000-2002 for continuing the phase-out of CFCs, in addition to the
carry-over of US$ 35.7 million from the previous period. -
The 11th Meeting of the Parties in Beijing banned
bromochloromethane, (a new ozone-depleting chemical)
and put controls on production of HCFCs and trade in HCFCs with non-Parties. -
The Beijing Declaration (December 1999) reiterated the
commitment of all Governments to continue full implementation
of the Montreal Protocol and ensure the protection of the ozone layer.
