Ozone Layer Protection: Vienna & Montreal Protocols

Question

Consider the following statements about the ozone layer and international conventions for its protection:

  1. The Vienna Convention of 1985 was the first global treaty to establish a framework for international cooperation on ozone protection.
  2. The Montreal Protocol led to the phase-out of Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS), while the Kigali Amendment focuses on phasing down Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).
  3. Stratospheric ozone depletion is more pronounced in the Arctic region than in the Antarctic.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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