Question

According to Montreal Protocol, which is not the key aspect of the international cooperation?

• A. Technology transfer
• B. Financial assistance
• C. Emission trading
• D. Capacity building

Hint:

• The Montreal Protocol fosters international cooperation through:
  • Financial mechanisms (Multilateral Fund) to assist developing countries.
  • Technology transfer of ODS alternatives.
  • Capacity building activities (training, institutional strengthening).
  • Data reporting, scientific assessments, and non-compliance procedures.
• Emission trading is a market mechanism primarily associated with greenhouse gas reduction (e.g., Kyoto Protocol), not the Montreal Protocol's approach to ODS phase-out.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The Montreal Protocol is an international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of numerous substances responsible for ozone depletion. Key aspects of the Montreal Protocol include:

• Technology transfer: Facilitating the transfer of safer technologies to replace ozone-depleting substances.
• Financial assistance: Providing financial support to developing countries for implementing alternative solutions.
• Capacity building: Strengthening the ability of countries to comply with the treaty stipulations.

Emission trading is not a key aspect of the Montreal Protocol. Emission trading involves buying and selling emission permits to meet certain regulatory requirements and is more commonly associated with protocols addressing greenhouse gas emissions, like the Kyoto Protocol.