Negotiations

Vienna Convention and Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer

Concerns the Earth’s stratospheric ozone layer could be at risk from chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and other anthropogenic substances first arose in the early 1970s. By 1985, scientific understanding of ozone depletion and its impacts on human health and the environment had advanced. In response, governments adopted the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer—a framework convention that lays out agreed principles to combat this ozone depletion. It does not, however, require countries to take control actions to protect the ozone layer.

In September 1987, efforts to negotiate binding obligations to reduce use of ozone depleting substances led to the adoption of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. The Montreal Protocol phases out both the production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances. The Protocol has been adjusted or amended six times since its creation, most recently by the Kigali Amendment in 2016.

Events

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Montreal Protocol MOP 28

MOP 28’s primary decision was to adopt the Kigali Amendment, which amended the Protocol to include hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) as part of its ambit. MOP 28 also adopted a number of substantive and procedural decisions. 

Event 10 October 2016 - 14 October 2016

3rd Extraordinary Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol (ExMOP 3) and Associated Meetings

The resumed session of OEWG 37 continued its discussions on the feasibility and ways of managing hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), as agreed to under the Dubai Pathway on HFCs. It concluded its work on generating solutions to the stated challenges contained in the Dubai Pathway on HFCs. A key outcome was agreement on possible funding solutions.

Event 15 July 2016 - 23 July 2016

37th Meeting of the Open-Ended Working Group of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol

Delegates made slow and steady progress throughout the week, with many lauding discussions for moving from a general nature to addressing specific challenges. Although the contact group was not able to complete its mandate, a sense of optimism remained after the closing session with expectations that the next round of negotiations would continue to make significant progress and provide concrete steps towards adopting an amendment on HFC management in 2016.

Event 4 April 2016 - 8 April 2016

Montreal Protocol MOP 27

Conference of the Parties (COP) 1 November 2015 - 5 November 2015

Resumed 36th Meeting of the Open-ended Working Group of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol

Event 29 October 2015 - 30 October 2015

36th Meeting of the Open-Ended Working Group of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol

Event 20 July 2015 - 24 July 2015

Workshop on Hydrofluorocarbon Management and 35th Meeting of the Open-ended Working Group of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol

Event 20 April 2015 - 24 April 2015

Vienna Convention COP 10 and Montreal Protocol MOP 26

MOP26 adopted eight substantive and seventeen procedural decisions. Substantive decisions adopted include: essential-use exemptions (EUEs) and critical-use exemptions (CUEs); availability of recovered, recycled or reclaimed halons; and a Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP) report on alternatives to ozone depleting substances. 

Conference of the Parties (COP) 17 November 2014 - 21 November 2014

34th Meeting of the Open-Ended Working Group of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol

Throughout the week, delegates focused on the amendment proposals, the 2015-2017 replenishment of the MLF, and the outcomes of the HFC management workshop held immediately before the meeting. Clear divisions among parties meant that little progress on the amendment proposals was achieved. 

Event 14 July 2014 - 18 July 2014

Montreal Protocol MOP 25

Event 21 October 2013 - 25 October 2013