OzoNews, Volume XIX, 15 May 2019 Issue

OzoNews is a fortnightly news update on the implementation of the Montreal Protocol produced by OzonAction. 

In this issue:
1. Upcoming Eighty-third meeting of the Executive Committee
2. 32 Years and Healing - Theme for World Ozone Day 2019
3. International action on HFCs through the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal
Protocol
4. Maritime sector urged to replace HFCs with natural refrigerants
5. Ozone monitoring team spots "fingerprints" on Earth's atmosphere
6. ‘Ozone layer depletion threat to human health, environment’ (Gambia)
7. Brasil ganha tecnologia natural inofensiva à Camada de Ozônio
8. Data in the driver’s seat: leak patterns in observed data and how it can help
reduce emissions - US EPA GreenChill upcoming webinar
9. Govt, UNDP join hands to implement US$ 3.3m project (Bangladesh)
10. Stakeholders join hands to boost cooling efficiency in BRI Countries
11. Workshop on coordinating the Gulf position on the Montreal Protocol - Saudi
Arabia
12. Armenia and Montenegro recently ratified the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal
Protocol

https://www.unenvironment.org/ozonaction/resources/ozonews/ozonews-volume-xix-15-may-2019-issue

Distribution of Recovery Units

The National Ozone Unit through funds provided by the Multilateral Fund of the Montreal Protocol under the Hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) Phase out Management Plan was pleased to distribute recovery units to technicians on the island of Tobago. This is in an effort to further improve Good Refrigeration Practices as the sector seeks to protect the fragile Ozone Layer.

Ensuring the Quality of Refrigerant Imports

The TTBS has begun it's analytical testing of all refrigerant being imported into this country. The laboratory gave the National Ozone Unit a demonstration of this process. This is aimed at further ensuring that the quality of refrigerant imported is of an acceptable standard .

Ozone public education continues

The National Ozone Unit continues its sharing of information on ozone layer depletion and sun safety. Photos were taken at the recently held Sports Day of the University School.

Ozone Awareness at the Science and Technology Week at UWI

The National Ozone Unit was very happy to be featured as the Guest Speaker at the University of the West Indies Science and Technology Week. The theme of the event focused on Science ad Communities, and the audience was educated on how refrigeration and the work of the Montreal Protocol affects all citizens of the country and sectors of our economy.

Public Awareness at the National Gas Company Ltd. Expo

The National Ozone Unit recently took part in the National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Environmental Expo as part of the booth of the Environmental Policy and Planning Division. Brochures were disseminated on the linkages of ozone depletion and climate change as well as general ozone awareness.

Tobago Environmental Partnership Conference

The National Ozone Unit was pleased to participate in the 2019 Tobago Environmental Partnership Conference. Information on the Montreal Protocol, the Kigali Amendment, and general activities to contribute to ozone layer protection was shared.

Scientific Assessment reveals healing ozone and potential for climate action

The latest Scientific Assessment of Ozone Depletion Report reveals ozone layer healing and global warming reduction potential. The full report can be accessed in the link below.

https://ozone.unep.org/sites/default/files/Assessment_Panel/SAP-2018-Assessment-report.pdf