Montreal Protocol

The Montreal Protocol is a multilateral environmental agreement regulating production and consumption of ozone depleting substances. Its core target was the global phase out of CFC production and use. The Protocol was signed in September 1987 and ratified by all 191 Parties to the Montreal Protocol. Till 2004 the production volume of ozone depleting substances was reduced by 97 percent compared to 1987 which is why it is known as one of the most successful international Agreements. The Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol includes additional targets for the reduction of HFCs which contribute to global warming. In this way, the objective of the Montreal Protocol has been extended to climate protection.