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Decision VCV/1: Adjustments and amendments to the Montreal Protocol

Document type
Decision
Reference number
VCV/1
Date
Nov 29, 1999
Source
UNEP, InforMEA
Status
Active
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances, Air & atmosphere
Treaty
Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer (Mar 22, 1985)
Meeting
Website
www.informea.org
Abstract

The Conference of the Parties, in Decision VCV/1 of its Fifth Meeting, decided:

  1. To note the adjustments and Amendment to the Montreal Protocol that were adopted by the Ninth Meeting of Parties to the Montreal Protocol, held in Montreal from 15 to 17 September 1997, and that the adjustments relating to control measures in Annex A, Annex B and Annex E of the Montreal Protocol entered into force on 5 June 1998 and the Amendment entered into force on 10 November 1999 for Parties that ratified the Amendment;
  2. To urge all States that have not already ratified the Vienna Convention, the Montreal Protocol and the London, Copenhagen and Montreal Amendments, to do so expeditiously. Universal participation is necessary to ensure the protection of the ozone layer.