The Ministry of Climate Change, National Ozone Unit in collaboration with Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) organised a workshop to prevent skin cancer from the country. The workshop was aimed to highlight the global efforts of Pakistan for preserving the Earth and its fragile atmosphere.
Pakistan has made a major headway to achieve targets fixed under the Montreal Protocol for phasing out the use of ozone depleting substances (ODS) and conversion of ODS-based industries into ozone-friendly technology. “It is significantly important to strengthen Refrigeration and Air Conditioning sector (RACs) in the country,” said Muhammad Ashraf, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Science and Technology.
“Protection of ozone Layer is the ultimate objective of the Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer which allows life on earth to prosper. While highlighting its benefits, he said that, by year 2030, the Montreal Protocol may be preventing 2 million cases of skin cancer each year,” said Dr. Zaigham Abbas, National Programme Manager, National Ozone Unit, Ministry of Climate Change.
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Montreal Protocol may prevent skin cancer
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