The Planetary Boundary on Stratospheric Ozone Depletion and the Evolution of Values under the Ozone Regime
Year: 2026
Type: book-chapter
Abstract: The international environmental law regime relating to the protection of stratospheric ozone is widely considered to be one of the most successful international law regimes to date. This regime has been highly effective in regard to phasing out ozone-depleting substances, thereby protecting stratospheric ozone, and ensuring that we remain within the planetary boundary for stratospheric ozone depletion. Nevertheless, its implementation has given rise to several concerns, including the creation of new, unregulated problems. The chapter explores some of these concerns and argues that they potentially arise as a result of the human-centred and utilitarian values that underlie the ozone regime; and the chapter begins to explore how these underlying values might evolve to ensure the ongoing effectiveness of the ozone regime, while also contributing to efforts to equitably protect all earth system components.
Author: Louise du Toit
Language: English
Subfield: Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7171730746