Vienna Convention
India became a Party to the Vienna Convention for the Protection of Ozone Layer on 19 June 1991 and the Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer on 17 September 1992. Consequently, it ratified the Copenhagen, Montreal and Beijing Amendments in 2003. A detailed Country Programme for phasing out ozone depleting substances (ODSs) was prepared in 1993, supported by regulatory and fiscal measures as specified in the Montreal Protocol with financial and technical support received from the Multilateral Fund (MLF). The Ministry of Environment and Forests established an Ozone Cell and a steering committee on the Montreal Protocol to facilitate implementation of the India Country Programme for phasing out ODS (ozone depleting substances ) production by 2010.
Rotterdam Convention
One of the key conventions developed to protect countries from use of hazardous materials is the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in international Trade. This convention was signed in 1998 and became effective from 2004. It is a multilateral treaty to promote shared responsibilities in relation to import of hazardous chemicals. The Convention promotes open exchange of information and calls on exporters of Hazardous chemicals to use proper labeling. Include directions on safe handing, and inform purchasers of any known restrictions or bans. India ratified the Convention on Prior informed Consent Procedure for certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International trade in 2006.
Basel Convention
The Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of hazardous Wastes and their Disposal is the most comprehensive global environmental agreement
