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Government has urged increased community engagement and awareness in terms of sensitising ozone layer protection and climate action as the world commemorates the World Ozone Day.
The event, commemorating the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, recognised Zimbabwe’s progress in phasing out ozone-depleting substances under the theme Montreal Protocol: Advancing climate action.
Addressing journalists at a press conference in Harare yesterday, Environment, Climate and Wildlife Minister Sithembiso Nyoni emphasised the importance of awareness campaigns, training programmes, and policy implementation to support the transition to alternative technologies.
“The Montreal Protocol has protected millions from skin cancer and eye cataracts, safeguarding ecosystems and slowing climate change.”
“Through the Montreal Protocol, we have eliminated over 99 percent of ozone-depleting substances which are also greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming and climate change,” she said.
Minister Nyoni also emphasised the need for community engagement, stating that awareness is critical for Zimbabweans for the protection of the ozone layer.
The minister said Zimbabwe has made significant strides in reducing ozone-depleting substances, as the country will be embarking on a 67.5 percent reduction target by January 2025.
The event comes to address climate change that has affected the country and the globe heavily.
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