Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer
/ˈviːɛnə kənˈvɛnʃən fɔr ðə prəˈtɛkʃən ʌv ði ˈoʊzoʊn ˈleɪər/
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- (n.) An international treaty adopted in 1985 aiming to protect the ozone layer by regulating substances that deplete it.
The Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer laid the foundation for global efforts to reduce harmful emissions.
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Commentary
The Convention establishes a framework treaty, allowing future protocols to set specific binding obligations; drafters should note its role as a framework rather than a protocol with precise limits.
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