AN ANALYSIS OF THE LEGAL REGIMES FOR OZONE LAYER PROTECTION
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2024
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coou African Journal of Environmental Research
Abstract
This paper analysed the vital legal framework governing ozone layer protection, primarily, the Vienna
Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer and the effective Montreal Protocol on Substances
that Deplete the Ozone Layer. The analysis covered the historical context, cooperative arrangements,
and the complex interplay of actors in addressing the global challenge of ozone depletion. The study
carefully examined the roles of developing and developed nations in implementing these legal
instruments by interrogating the Canadian, South African and Nigerian contexts. It provided nuanced
insight into their diverse approaches and problems faced at the national level. The research revealed
the significant stride of the Montreal Protocol in curbing ozone-depleting substances. However,
persistent challenges and emerging environmental threats such as global warming and climate change
underscore the need for continued global efforts. The paper emphasized the need for continued
international cooperation to ensure that the ozone layer fully recovers. It concluded by acknowledging
the strides already made towards international cooperation while emphasising the urgency of
collective action to address emerging challenges and evolving environmental concerns for a healthier
planet.