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Represented by the Environment Authority, the Sultanate of Oman today joined in celebrating the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. The day is celebrated annually on 16 September and this year’s theme is “From Science to Global Action.”
The celebration highlights the crucial role of the Montreal Protocol in protecting the ozone layer, which acts as a shield for Earth against harmful ultraviolet radiation. It also acknowledges the protocol's role in driving broader global climate action initiatives.
Oman joined the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer and the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer under Royal Decree No. 73/1998. It later committed to all amendments to the protocol, including the London, Copenhagen, Montreal, Beijing, and Kigali Amendments.
In line with its international commitments, Oman has implemented numerous policies, programs, and monitoring procedures since 2001, enabling it to meet compliance requirements for reducing and phasing out key ozone-depleting substances. The consumption of halons and chlorofluorocarbons reached zero at the beginning of 2010, and the use of methyl bromide was phased out starting in 2015.
Regarding hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), for which the Montreal Protocol set a gradual phase-out schedule until 2030, Oman has achieved advanced reduction targets. The country achieved a 10% reduction in 2015 and a 35% reduction in 2020. It is now on track to meet a 67.5% reduction target in 2025.
Oman’s efforts to protect the ozone layer align with Oman Vision 2040, which prioritises environmental and climate sustainability issues. These efforts also reflect its commitment to international agreements such as the Vienna Convention and the Montreal Protocol, which in 2009 became the first two treaties in UN history to be ratified by all member states.
Oman's participation in the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer reaffirms its active role in international efforts to preserve the environment and ensure the sustainability of its resources. The country contributes to achieving global ozone protection goals through diligent work on legislative development, building national capacities, and strengthening international cooperation, which positively impacts human health and the safety of ecosystems worldwide.
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