Ozone level should be protected by increasing public awareness: Dr. Yunus
Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor of the Interim Government of Bangladesh, emphasized protecting the ozone layer and increasing public awareness to deal with climate change.
The Chief Adviser emphasized that the ozone layer of the atmosphere protects the human, animal, and plant world from various harmful effects by blocking the harmful ultraviolet rays emitted from the.
He stated that certain products used in activities like air conditioning, refrigeration, and aerosol production have depleted the crucial ozone layer.
The chief adviser stated that the Montreal Protocol, established in 1987 under the Vienna Convention, aims to stop the use of substances that harm the ozone layer.
Dr. Yunus stated that the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol will help reduce global temperature rise by phasing out harmful Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and promoting energy-efficient technologies. He said Bangladesh has also started the implementation of the Kigali Amendment.
The Chief Advisor highlighted the importance of public awareness, stating that this year’s World Ozone Day should showcase Bangladesh’s success with the Montreal Protocol and help raise awareness about protecting the ozone layer and fighting climate change.
