World Ozone Day 2024: The Montreal Protocol — Advancing Climate Action
Every 16 September, the world celebrates the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. This year's theme highlights the Montreal Protocol's expanding role in climate protection through the Kigali Amendment.
Seychelles' celebrations
The Ozone Unit organised awareness activities at the National Library and Botanical Gardens, including an exhibit on ozone science, demonstrations of proper refrigerant handling, and a poster competition for secondary school students.
Looking forward
As the ozone layer continues its recovery, the focus shifts to ensuring the HFC phase-down succeeds. Seychelles is on track for compliance and is actively preparing the RAC sector for the next reduction step in 2029.
The ozone layer is recovering. A look at 30 years of progress under the Montreal Protocol.
The Kigali Amendment HFC freeze takes effect in 2024. What Seychelles importers need to know.