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Ozone Layer Recovery: On Track for Mid-Century Restoration
The Earth's protective ozone layer is getting better!
Thanks to the Montreal Protocol, harmful chemicals have been reduced.
The ozone hole over Antarctica was smaller this year.
Scientists predict the ozone layer will return to the levels of the 1980s by the middle of the century.
This is a result of international agreements.
This protects us from the sun's harmful rays, lowering risks of skin cancer and other issues.
Ozone layer on track to recover to 1980s levels by mid-century.
The 2024 Antarctic ozone hole was smaller than in recent years.
The Vienna Convention paved the way for international ozone protection.
The Montreal Protocol has phased out over 99% of ozone-depleting substances.
Continued monitoring of ozone and depleting substances is essential.
- Who
- World Meteorological Organization (WMO), UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
- What
- Progress in ozone layer recovery
- Where
- Globally, with focus on Antarctic
- When
- Report released on World Ozone Day
- Why
- To assess progress and mark World Ozone Day
Scientists and Environmentalists' view
No opposing views identified.
Ozone Layer Recovery
Scientists and Environmentalists' view
The ozone layer is healing and expected to recover due to global cooperation and actions.
No opposing views identified.
Not applicable
Key facts
- Event
- World Ozone Day
- Key Agreements
- Vienna Convention, Montreal Protocol
- Antarctic Ozone Hole 2024
- Smaller than recent years
- Montreal Protocol Impact
- Phased out over 99% of ozone-depleting substances
- Ozone Layer Recovery (estimated)
- Mid-century
- 2024 Peak Ozone Hole
- September 29, 46.1 million tonnes
Timeline
A company invests in new, eco-friendly refrigerator gases amid emission cuts.
Then, the ozone layer recovers; it's expected to rebound by the mid-century.
Quotes
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
The Secretary-General of the United Nations.
“The Vienna Convention and its Montreal Protocol became a landmark of multilateral success. Today, the ozone layer is healing. This achievement reminds us that when nations heed the warnings of science, progress is possible.”
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“Forty years ago, nations came together to take the first step in protecting the ozone layer, guided by science, united in action.”
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Matt Tully
Chair of WMO's Scientific Advisory Group on Ozone and Solar UV Radiation
“Despite the great success of the Montreal Protocol in the intervening decades, this work is not yet finished, and there remains an essential need for the world to continue careful systematic monitoring of both stratospheric ozone and of ozone-depleting substances and their replacements,”
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Sources
World Ozone Day 2025: Date, History, Theme, Significance And More
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer 2025: Date, Theme, History, Significance, and More
Ozone Layer Healing 2024: WMO Report Shows Smaller Ozone Hole and Global Recovery
Global ozone layer shows steady healing after decades of action
Ozone layer on track to return to 1980s levels by mid-century, says WMO report
Ozone levels expected to return to 1980s standards by 2050s, says World Meteorological Organization report - Telegraph India
Ozone Layer On Track To Return To 1980s Levels By Mid-Century: Report
Ozone Layer Healing, on Track to Recover by Mid-Century: UN
India makes progress towards complete phase-out of Ozone-depleting HCFCs
Ozone hole filling up, WMO says Earth could regain 1980s levels of protective shield by mid-century
Is Ozone layer healing? Report suggests recovery of layer back to 1980 levels by mid-century
