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The Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer is an international environmental treaty that was adopted in 1985 and entered into force in 1988. It is one of the key international agreements aimed at addressing the depletion of the Earth’s ozone layer.Here are some key points about the Vienna Convention:1. Objective: The primary objective of the Vienna Convention is to protect the ozone layer from human activities that can cause its depletion. It recognizes that the depletion of the ozone layer poses a threat to human health and the environment.2. Parties: The convention has been ratified by nearly all countries in the world, making it a truly global agreement. As of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, there were 198 parties to the convention, including all United Nations member states.3. Scientific Assessments: The convention established a framework for regular scientific assessments of the ozone layer and its depletion. These assessments are carried out by the scientific bodies under the Montreal Protocol (which is an international treaty that works in conjunction with the Vienna Convention).4. Cooperative Measures: The Vienna Convention encourages international cooperation in research, monitoring, and data exchange related to the ozone layer. It promotes the sharing of information, technologies, and expertise among parties.5. Control Measures: While the Vienna Convention does not include specific control measures or obligations for parties, it provides a framework for the adoption of protocols that can establish legally binding commitments. The most significant protocol adopted under the convention is the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.6. Compliance: The Vienna Convention includes provisions for parties to regularly report on their measures to implement the convention’s objectives. It also establishes a mechanism for reviewing compliance and resolving disputes between parties.The Vienna Convention, along with the subsequent protocols under its framework, has been successful in phasing out the production and use of ozone-depleting substances, such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). This has led to the gradual recovery of the ozone layer in recent years.Please note that my information is based on the knowledge available up until September 2021, and there may have been updates or developments since then.