Question

What is the role of UNEP in protecting the ozone layer? Explain. [3 MARKS]

Answer 1

Each point: 1 Mark

1. The amount of ozone in the atmosphere began to drop sharply in the 1980s.
2. This decrease has been linked to synthetic chemicals like chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) which are used as refrigerants and in fire extinguishers.
3. In 1987, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) succeeded in phasing out use of CFCs and its production throughtout the world.