Sunday, 17 September 2023 | PNS | DEHRADUN
Swami Rama Himalayan University’s Himalayan School of Biosciences observed World Ozone Day on Saturday by hosting various programmes to raise awareness about the alarming level of ozone layer depletion and its adverse consequences on the environment. While the scientific advisor, Himalayan School of Biosciences CS Nautiyal provided a scientific perspective on ozone layer depletion, SRHU professor Sanjay Gupta underscored the critical significance of preserving the ozone layer on a global scale in his address, urging all to play proactive role in the matter.
Notably, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed September 16 to be observed globally as the International Day for the preservation of the Ozone layer in December 1994 in commemoration of the date on which the Montreal protocol on Substances that deplete the Ozone layer was signed in 1987. Importantly, the protocol signified international agreement and collaboration in reducing ozone-depleting substances in the environment. The theme for 2023 is ‘Montreal Protocol: Fixing the Ozone Layer and Reducing Climate Change.’
