LocationsThe Montreal Protocol is largely recognized as one of the most successful international environmental treaties in the world, becoming the first in the history of the United Nations to achieve universal ratification. On this World Ozone Day, our guests from UNDP Malaysia introduce the history of the Montreal Protocol and how this global treaty has successfully protected the environment and human health and ensured a smooth and sustainable transition for relevant industrial sectors in the past 34 years.
Produced by: Chemicals, Waste and Ozone Protection Team, UNDP Malaysia.
Host: Fong Yun Tin, Programme Assistant, Chemicals, Waste and Ozone Protection Team, UNDP Malaysia.
Speakers:
- Titus Loh Wei Ren, Environment Analyst, Chemicals, Waste and Ozone Protection Team, UNDP Malaysia.
- Amminatul Farhayu Abdul Talib, Project Assistant for HPMP Stage-II Project, UNDP Malaysia.
List of abbreviations:
- DOE - Department of Environment
- ODS - Ozone Depleting Substances
- CFCs - chlorofluorocarbons
- HCFCs - hydrochlorofluorocarbons
- MLF - Montreal Protocol Multilateral Fund
- RAC - Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning sector
- CSTP - Certification Service Technician Programme
- NOU - National Ozone Unit
- ATCs - Authorised Training Centres
- HPMP - HCFC Phase-Out Management Plan
- MCO - Movement Control Order
