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Ozone Layer on Track to Rebound by Mid-Century, WMO Reports

  • On September 16, 2025, the United Nations and the World Meteorological Organization released the Ozone Bulletin 2024, noting that the Antarctic ozone hole was reduced in size compared to previous years.
  • This improvement follows decades of international efforts beginning with the 1975 Vienna Convention and the 1987 Montreal Protocol that targeted phasing out ozone-depleting substances widely used in refrigeration and aerosol sprays.
  • The bulletin reported that in September 2024, the Antarctic ozone hole developed more slowly and showed delayed depletion, reaching a peak deficit equivalent to 46.1 million tonnes less ozone than the 1990–2020 average, signaling early signs of the ozone layer’s recovery.
  • UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated, "The ozone layer is healing today," and WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo noted, "This is no coincidence," reflecting the success of global cooperation and scientific guidance.
  • If current regulations continue unchanged, the ozone layer is expected to return to its 1980 levels by around 2066 over Antarctica, which could lead to a decrease in UV-related health issues and environmental harm globally.
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Good news for humans and planets: The hole in the protective ozone layer over the Earth continues to shrink, as was announced on World Ozon Day.

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