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Ozone layer protection is an important environmental initiative undertaken all over the world. Select the reason that led to protection of Ozone layer.

A.
Ramsar Convention
B.
Montreal Protocol
C.
Kyoto Protocol
D.
Durban Summit

Solution:

Explanation:The Montreal Protocol:The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (the Montreal Protocol) is an international agreement made in 1987.The Montreal Protocol is widely considered as the most successful environment protection agreement. It sets out a mandatory timetable for the phase-out of ozone-depleting substances like CFC's (Chlorofluorocarbons).Additional InformationThe Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.It is an international treaty that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Kyoto Protocol was adopted in Kyoto, Japan.It was adopted on 11th December 1997 and came into force on 16th February 2005.Its first commitment period was between 2008 and 2012.The second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol was agreed on in 2012 (ends in 2020).Tokyo Convention:This convention acts on on-board aircraft.This convention is applicable to offences against penal law and to any acts jeopardizing the safety of the persons or property on board civilian aircraft while in flight and engaging in international air navigation.Cartagena Protocol:The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity is an international treaty governing the movements of living modified organisms (LMOs) resulting from modern biotechnology from one country to another.It was adopted on 29 January 2000 as a supplementary agreement to the Convention on Biological Diversity and entered into force on 11 September 2003.The Protocol also establishes a Biosafety Clearing-House to facilitate the exchange of information on living modified organisms and to assist countries in the implementation of the Protocol.

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