Montreal Protocol
About the Montreal Protocol
The most successful environmental treaty ever, phased out CFCs destroying the ozone layer, DuPont pivot helped, substitutes invented, ozone healing by 2066 projections. Universal ratification, first treaty of any kind ratified by all states. Kigali Amendment 2016 extends to HFCs, potent greenhouse gases, accidental climate treaty, avoiding up to 0.5 degree warming. It proves environmental treaties work with flexible funding, trade leverage, and industry adaptation.
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