LEGAL PATHWAY TO PHASE OUT ODS: MONTREAL PROTOCOL AND INDIA

Author Name: 1. Dr. Kshetrapal Singh, 2. Mr. Navneet Solanki

Volume/Issue: 05/01

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/07.2024-15915389/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Principal, Dr. Anushka Vidhi Mahavidyalaya, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. riccikrp@gmail.com
2. Assistant Professor, Dr. Anushka Vidhi Mahavidyalaya, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. navneetsolanki06@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

The Earth's ozone layer, a critical shield against harmful ultraviolet radiation, has faced unprecedented challenges due to human activities since the 1970s. The discovery of ozone depletion led to global concern and culminated in the Montreal Protocol of 1987, a landmark international agreement aimed at phasing out ozone-depleting substances (ODS). This paper explores the history, impacts, and regulatory frameworks established under the Montreal Protocol and its subsequent amendments, highlighting efforts by nations, particularly India, to curb ODS production and consumption. Through comprehensive legislative measures and international cooperation, significant strides have been made in mitigating ozone depletion, with projections suggesting a full recovery by 2065. However, the journey to safeguarding the ozone layer remains fraught with challenges, necessitating continued vigilance, technological innovation, and public awareness to ensure a sustainable future for all life on Earth.

Key words: Ozone layer, Montreal Protocol, Ozone depletion, International cooperation Sustainable future