World ozone day 16th september By Mr.Allah Dad Khan Visiting Professor The University of Agriculture Peshawar

2. World Ozone Day 16th
September
2015
By Mr. Allah Dad Khan

4. Background
 In 1987 representatives from 24 countries met in Montreal and
announced to the world that it was time to stop destroying the ozone
layer. In so doing, these countries committed themselves, via the
Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, to rid
the world of substances that threaten the ozone layer.
 On December 19, 1994, the UN General Assembly proclaimed
September 16 to be the International Day for the Preservation of the
Ozone Layer, commemorating the date when the Montreal Protocol on
Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer was signed in 1987.
 The UN General Assembly on 23.01.95 adopted a resolution 49/114
which proclaims 16th September as the International Day for the
Preservation of the Ozone Layer, to commemorate the signing of the
Montreal Protocol on the Substances that Deplete the ozone layer
which was signed on 16th September, 1987
 The day was first celebrated on September 16, 1995

5. World Day Celebration
 World Ozone Day is also celebrated all
around the world. Educators usually set
aside this day to teach their students
about the Ozone layer and many schools
organize special events and activities to
raise awareness. This is one event that
everyone can experience and enjoy
together.