The United Nations Environment Programme Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (UNEP ROLAC) along with the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines hosted the Network Meeting of Ozone Officers of the English Speaking Caribbean and Haiti held during the period May 28- June 1, 2018 in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
The meeting focused on general issues and updates as well as discussions on the issues related to the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol. Energy Efficiency, Potential Refrigerant Alternatives, standards for equipment in particular flammable refrigerants, Informal Prior Informed Consent (ipic), HS Codes and E Licensing, refrigeration training, licensing and quota systems, and policy instruments were discussed. Customs Officers and other Enforcement officers were also included in the training.
Updates regarding the Kigali Amendment were presented together with legal and institutional frameworks necessary to take the Kigali Amendment forward at the national level. Trinidad and Tobago was highlighted as being the 1st Caribbean Party and the 21st Party worldwide to sign on to the Kigali Amendment.
The meeting embraced a participatory approach, allowing the exchange of experiences, discussions and co-operation with UNEP ROLAC, the Ozone Secretariat, and the Caribbean region.
The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago was represented at the Network Meeting of Ozone Officers of the English Speaking Caribbean and Haiti by
Ms. Neera Singh
National Ozone Assistant
Environmental Policy and Planning Division
Ministry of the Planning and Development
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