Ozone Management
Ozone Management
The Ozone Management Programme is dedicated to the protection and restoration of the ozone layer, focusing on reducing the use of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) and promoting sustainable alternatives. This unit works to ensure compliance with international agreements such as the Montreal Protocol.
The Ozone Management Programme supports the phase-out of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) and promotes safe alternatives in line with the Montreal Protocol. It ensures compliance through regulation, public awareness, and capacity building, helping protect human health and ecosystems from harmful substances.
Montreal Protocol & National Action
St. Kitts and Nevis is a committed party to the Montreal Protocol, which aims to phase out ozone-depleting substances (ODS) like:
The country has received over US$1.5 million in funding from the Multilateral Fund to support these efforts.
Education & Technician Engagement
The Department of Environment launched a hands-on project involving:
Environmental Management Pillars
Ozone protection is one of three core pillars of environmental management in St. Kitts, alongside:
The Department of Environment coordinates these efforts through public education, collaboration with civil society, and sustainable resource management.
National Focal Point
Strategies
