Every year, September 16 is celebrated as the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. A landmark day, also known as World Ozone Day, is marked to remind individuals and governments of the importance of the ozone layer to our survival on Earth.
The ozone layer helps sustain life on Earth by creating a fragile shield of protective gases around the planet that protects it from the sun's harmful rays.
History:
In 1994, September 16 was declared the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The day marks the signing of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer in 1987 to preserve the ozone layer and prevent further damage to it.
The ozone layer helps sustain life on Earth by creating a fragile shield of protective gases around the planet that protects it from the sun's harmful rays.
History:
In 1994, September 16 was declared the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The day marks the signing of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer in 1987 to preserve the ozone layer and prevent further damage to it.
This protocol, which limits the use of ozone-depleting chemicals such as aerosols, halogens and chlorofluorocarbons, was the first to be ratified by all 197 UN members.
Meaning:
The International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is observed to highlight the importance of the ozone layer and the ways in which it can be preserved. The day is used to remind citizens that they can take their own steps to protect the ozone layer, such as choosing electrical appliances with “energy star” labels, choosing public transportation to reduce their carbon footprint, and so on.
We protect ourselves, we respect our planet.