Article 5 countries as per the Montreal protocol are Developing Countries
Q. Article 5 countries as per the Montreal protocol are- Published on 27 Jul 16a. Developing Countries
b. Developed Countries
c. Countries with emission targets
d. Countries not included under the Montreal Protocol
ANSWER: Developing Countries
- Under the Montreal Protocol, there are Article 5 countries and Non-Article 5 counties; Article 5 countries are developing countries and Non-Article 5 countries are developed countries.
- The Montreal Protocol stipulates that the production and consumption of compounds that deplete ozone in the stratosphere such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), and other ODSs are to be phased out by 2000 in Non-Article 5 countries and in 2010 for Article 5 countries.
- Methyl bromide is scheduled to be phase-out by 2015 and HCFCs by 2040 in Article 5 Countries.
