Tree planting exercise held in Nairobi to mark World Ozone Day

In Summary

World Ozone Day, also known as International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, is observed annually on September 16.
It commemorates the signing of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer in 1987.

by SHARON MWENDE

16 September 2024 - 15:50

Climate Change PS Festus Ng'eno waters a tree during the celebration of the 2024 World Ozone Day at the Kenya Meteorological Department Headquarters at Dagoretti Corner, Nairobi on September 16, 2024.
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The Ministry of Environment on Monday led the country in celebrating the Word Ozone Day at an event held at Kenya Meteorological Department Headquarters.

Climate Change Principal Secretary Festus Ng'eno represented Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale at the event.

The Ministry of Environment celebrates the 2024 World Ozone Day at the Kenya Meteorological Department Headquarters at Dagoretti Corner, Nairobi on September 16, 2024.
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The event saw different officials plant trees and attendants received lessons on the importance of the ozone layer.

World Ozone Day, also known as International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, is observed annually on September 16.

It commemorates the signing of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer in 1987.

The day highlights the importance of safeguarding the earth's protective ozone layer through collective action guided by science.

Climate Change PS Festus Ng'eno with Nairobi's Environment Chief Officer Festus Ng'eno and other officials during celebration of the 2024 World Ozone Day at the Kenya Meteorological Department Headquarters at Dagoretti Corner, Nairobi on September 16, 2024.
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Ministry of Environment celebrate the 2024 World Ozone Day at the Kenya Meteorological Department Headquarters at Dagoretti Corner, Nairobi on September 16, 2024.
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Climate Change PS Festus Ng'eno with Nairobi's Environment Chief Officer Festus Ng'eno during celebration of the 2024 World Ozone Day at the Kenya Meteorological Department Headquarters at Dagoretti Corner, Nairobi on September 16, 2024.
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The Ministry of Environment celebrates the 2024 World Ozone Day at the Kenya Meteorological Department Headquarters at Dagoretti Corner, Nairobi on September 16, 2024.
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Nairobi Environment Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria during the celebration of the 2024 World Ozone Day at the Kenya Meteorological Department Headquarters at Dagoretti Corner, Nairobi.
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