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Media Partnership for Protecting the Ozone Layer Dear Colleagues The process of reducing chemical onslaughts on the ozone layer has been guided by well defined scientific and management interventions the world over. The latter included financial mechanisms to support changeover to relatively safer alternatives in developing countries. The objective was to minimize economic dislocation and obsolescence costs through capacity building of all technical stakeholders to adapt to the changeover. Recently recorded levels of ozone in the stratosphere appear to reflect the positive impact, signaling significant success. It is however a major challenge to sustain this success. Some important barriers in the path of recovery Illegal trade on ODS appears to be a major concern with the potential to completely undo all the good work in preventing the loading of atmosphere with ODS. Countries which have received funds from MLF are now obliged to demonstrate complete changeover as a reflection of their adoption of alternatives. The grace period permitted for adaptation is over and hence the present phase of action to strengthen phase out is termed the compliance phase. Information support to stimulate adaptation During this compliance phase it is important to ask if all the erstwhile users of ODS are adequately aware of the phase out schedule and tools and techniques for using alternatives. It is equally important to see if regulators create a milieu which stimulates transition and correct reporting of compliance. Other questions which become relevant at this stage include the following: are civil society representatives aware of radiations and preventive measures?; are financial institutions engaged adequately to strengthen access to alternatives?; what will be the consequences of non – compliance at the individual firm level and collectively at the country level. Media support to periodically deliver appropriate information The proposed media – partnership is aimed at
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Inviting your support This is an initiative of UNEP ROAP CAP (United Nations Environment Programme – Regional Office of Asia Pacific – Compliance Assistance Programme), which aims to “provide appropriate information in a timely manner” to enable well guided environmental action. For details contact Dr. R. Gopichandran Scientist SF / Programme Coordinator Industry Initiatives Centre for Environment Education Thaltej Tekra Ahmedabad – 380 054 |
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