Sensitization of sales personnel within the RAC sector continued with another session at UNICOMER Curepe branch. Again persons were shown a presentation and the labels on these equipment were explained from an ozone and climate change perspective. Persons were also provided with reference materials for easy access to information.
The National Ozone Unit conducted sensitization of customs officer sharing pertaining information on issues relating to border control for substances controlled by the Montreal Protocol.
A series of Gender Workshops were held as part of the GEF Energy Efficiency in Refrigeration and AC (RAC) Project.
Throughout the
workshops, strategies for integrating gender-responsive
approaches into projects, were discussed, in order to ensure inclusivity and diversity in our work, as well as contributing to
advancing gender equality and empowerment.
The workshop provided a platform for networking and collaboration with fellow
stakeholders and experts in the field.
The agenda
included interactive sessions designed to enhance our understanding and
application of gender-inclusive practices.
The NOU continued efforts to sensitize those persons who work in sales within the RAC sector with a sessions at UNICOMER Fredrick Street and Megastore branches. As in previous sessions persons were shown a presentation and the labels on these equipment explained from an ozone and climate change perspective. Persons were also provided with reference materials for easy access to information.
Another batch of stakeholder sensitizations were conducted at Coleman's and Associated Ltd and Cool Wizz. Participants were eager to learn about the updates in the sector and ways this country is assisting in ensuring all the obligations under the Montreal Protocol are kept.
The NOU began its efforts to sensitize those persons who work in sales within the RAC sector. The first company was at a branch of UNICOMER. Persons were shown a presentation and the labels on these equipment explained from an ozone and climate change perspective.
The National Ozone Unit continued its stakeholder sensitizations with a session at General Appliances Parts and Services Ltd. Staff were updated on the status on the Montreal Protocol and national obligations which include those for the refrigeration and air conditioning sector.
· The Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago held the
Trinidad and Tobago Energy Conference, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Port-of-Spain from January 23-25, 2024. The NOU mounted a display at the event to educate on ozone protection, alternative refrigerant and energy efficiency in refrigeration and air conditioning. The booth activities involved engaging with members of the
public, showcasing a video and poster display, distributing educational materials such
as flyers and brochures, and hosting an interactive game.
As the January 1, 2024 HFC freeze has begun the National Ozone Unit held a sensitization session with the Trade License Unit to ensure that all officers are up to date on requirements for HFC import and export into the country and the requirements of the Kigali Amendment.
The National Ozone Unit embarked on the sensitization of customs brokers with a session at Transbrokerage Services Limited. Officers were apprised of the quota and licensing system in effect for HFC gases from January 1, 2024 in accordance with the Kigali Amendment and the measures in place regarding applications for refrigerant import and export.
