Celebration in Geneva marking 25 years of efforts to combat air pollution in Europe and North America
Bern, 23.11.2004 - A 70% reduction in sulphur emissions since 1980 and a drop of 25% in emissions of nitrogen oxides between 1990 and 2000 – over a period of 25 years, the UN/ECE Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution has made a significant contribution to improvements in air quality in Europe and North America. To celebrate these successes and define plans for the future, a special event is to be held for the Parties to the Convention in Geneva on 1 December 2004; the delegates will be welcomed by Philippe Roch, State Secretary, Director of SAEFL.