World Ozone Day, held on September 16, shows that collective decisions and action, guided by science, are the only way to solve major global crises. In this year of the coronavirus pandemic that has brought such social and economic hardship, the ozone treaties’ message of working together in harmony and for the collective good is more important than ever.

The theme “Ozone for life” has two connotations – that we all need a healthy ozone layer to protect us and our environment, and the need to safeguard this for future generations to come.

We are inviting all of you to join us in celebrating the Vienna Convention which brought about the Montreal Protocol to protect the ozone layer. With the Kigali Amendment now in force, the Montreal Protocol will contribute even more to the fight against global warming and environmental protection.

The theme and tagline of this year’s World Ozone Day in all the six official UN languages are posted on our website for wider dissemination.

To support your World Ozone Day communication activities, the Secretariat has developed four posters in all the six official UN languages. Please download them from our website for use in your commemorative activities.

We would also be pleased to receive any materials for your planned commemoration of World Ozone Day 2020 to be featured on our website.

As in previous years, the United Nations Secretary-General’s message for World Ozone Day and other materials will be shared prior to the day for further dissemination.

For more information: https://ozone.unep.org/ozone-day/ozone-life-35-years-ozone-layer-protection