ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 :Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan\u2019s strong commitment to the preservation of the ozone layer, marking World Ozone Day.
\nIn his message, the prime minister emphasized the crucial role of global collaboration in addressing ozone depletion and highlighted Pakistan\u2019s significant contributions to international efforts.
\nAcknowledging the damage caused by human activities, the prime minister expressed concerns over the depletion of the ozone layer, which resulted in the formation of the ozone hole, posing severe risks to life on Earth.
\nHowever, he praised the positive impact of global initiatives such as the United Nations Vienna Convention and the Montreal Protocol, which had facilitated the recovery of the ozone layer.<\/p>\n
\u201cPakistan has been an active participant in these UN agreements,\u201d PM Shehbaz Sharif noted, pointing out that the country ratified the Montreal Protocol in 1992 and has since made considerable progress in phasing out ozone-depleting substances (ODS).
\nThe establishment of the National Ozone Unit (NOU) in 1996 has played a pivotal role in driving these efforts, working in collaboration with customs officials, the refrigeration and air conditioning industry, and other key stakeholders.
\nHe highlighted that Pakistan successfully phased out the first generation of ODS by 2009 and achieved a 50% reduction in HCFCs by 2020.
\n\u201cThe country is on track to meet its target of a 67.5% reduction by 2025, with many industries having already transitioned to ozone-friendly technologies.\u201d
\n The prime minister also stressed Pakistan\u2019s preparedness for the phase-down of hydro-fluorocarbons (HFCs) under the Kigali Amendment.
\nAdditionally, he also reaffirmed his government\u2019s commitment to climate action and environmental sustainability.
\nHe urged for continued global cooperation, in line with this year\u2019s theme, \u201cMontreal Protocol \u2013 Advancing Climate Actions\u201d, to ensure a safer and more sustainable planet for future generations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD, Sep 15 :Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated Pakistan\u2019s strong commitment to the preservation of the ozone layer, marking World Ozone Day. In his message, the prime minister emphasized the crucial role of global collaboration in addressing ozone depletion and highlighted Pakistan\u2019s significant […]<\/p>\n
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