World Ozone Day
𝐒𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟏𝟔 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐎𝐙𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 World Ozone Day is observed annually on 16 September to raise awareness about the importance of the ozone layer and the need to protect it. The day commemorates the signing of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer on 16 September 1987. The ozone layer acts as a protective shield around Earth by absorbing much of the Sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation. World Ozone Day provides an opportunity to educate students and communities about ozone protection, responsible environmental practices and global cooperation. 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐌𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐂𝐎𝐋: 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 The official 2026 theme can be verified from the United Nations Environment Programme/Ozone Secretariat closer to the observance. 𝐎𝐁𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 To create awareness about the importance of the ozone layer, explain the causes and consequences of ozone depletion, promote environmentally responsible behaviour,...