Training at Trade Licensing Unit

The National Ozone Unit conducted its training of Border Control Officers with a training of the Trade Licensing Unit, Ministry Trade Industry and Investment in border control of substances controlled under the Montreal Protocol such as but not limited to refrigerant R 22, and R 134a and equipment using these chemicals. Updates were given on implementation of the Kigali Amendment and the upcoming target of the 97.5% reduction from baseline under the HCFC Phase out. The NOU will continue this training with order Border Control agencies with the aim of securing the borders against illegal trade of ODS as well as monitoring all imports and exports so as to meet national obligations under the Montreal Protocol.

Energy Efficiency and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Technology Training

The National Ozone Unit and ARIA delivered an Energy Efficiency and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Technology in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) training at the Metal Industries Ltd on May 23 for technicians. This training was facilitated by the GEF Project promoting Energy Efficiency in RAC.

Global Environment Facility (GEF) National Forum

Trinidad and Tobago is the recipient of financial and capacity building support for various projects from the GEF. The GEF empowers countries in the ownership of the project portfolios and provides project oversight via the hosting of a National Forum. The Environmental Management Authority (EMA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Planning, Economic Affairs and Development hosted a Global Environment Facility (GEF) National Forum on 20 May 2026 at the Hilton Trinidad and Conference Centre. 

The National Ozone Unit was happy to present on the GEF Funded project ' Energy Efficiency in the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Sector in Trinidad and Tobago' which began in 2020 and is being completed this year. The objectives, activities and outcomes of the projects was explained as well as the benefits from implementation.

Customs Officers Training

The National Ozone Unit conducted sensitization of customs officer sharing pertaining information on topics relating to border control for substances controlled by the Montreal Protocol. Issues covered included the Montreal Protocol and ozone depletion, the national policy and regulatory framework for the Kigali Amendment, HS Codes relating the substances under the Montreal Protocol, the Ozone Depleting Substances License and Quota system, illegal trade and use of the refrigerant identifier.