Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
6. Why is Montreal protocol considered the most successful global climate treaty? Evaluate India’s performance in implementing the Montreal Protocol. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Reference: Financial Express
Why the question:
This year’s theme for International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is ‘Montreal Protocol – Keeping us, our food and vaccines cool’ and the United Nations is celebrating the Montreal Protocol’s unprecedented act of humanity.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the reasons which makes the Montreal protocol as success and India’s performance with respect to it.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin the answer by writing about the Vienna Convention and subsequent Montreal Protocol.
Body:
In the first part, write the reasons which make Montreal protocol most successful global climate treaty – negotiations, funds, universal ratification, clear articulation and innovation in substitutes etc.
Next, write about the India’s performance – phasing out Chlorofluorocarbon, Ratifying Kigali Amendment to Montreal Protocol, Hydrochlorofluorocarbons Phase out Management Plan (HPMP) etc. Cite stats with respect to India’s performance and mention its shortcomings.
Conclusion:
Suggest a way forward to completely phase out Ozone depleting substances.
