Tobago Training in Natural Refrigerant and Good Refrigeration Practices

The National Ozone Unit conducted training in Tobago on Natural Refrigerants and Good Refrigeration Practices as part of its ongoing efforts to promote environmentally responsible refrigeration and air-conditioning practices. The training provided participants with practical knowledge on the safe handling, use, servicing, and maintenance of equipment using natural refrigerants, while emphasizing proper installation, leak detection, recovery, and system maintenance. Participants were also introduced to good refrigeration practices that can improve energy efficiency, reduce refrigerant emissions, and extend the lifespan of refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment. The initiative supports Tobago’s efforts to reduce the environmental impact of refrigerants and contributes to national commitments under the Montreal Protocol while strengthening the technical capacity of refrigeration and air-conditioning technicians.

Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning (RAC) Sector Technical Update Workshop

In recognition on Kigali +10 and World Ozone Day 2026, the National Ozone Unit hosted a Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning (RAC) Sector Technical Update Workshop on Tuesday September 29 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the UWI Inn and Conference Centre.

The workshop provided key sector stakeholders with updates on several technical initiatives currently being advanced under the Montreal Protocol Ozone Programme. 

Key areas to be discussed included:

• Advancements in Trinidad and Tobago’s national cooling landscape and implementation of the Kigali Amendment;
• Findings of the Feasibility Study on Refrigerant-Grade Hydrocarbon Production (virtual presentation);
• Proposed national collection mechanisms for refrigerant recovery, recycling and reclamation
• Product Registry System: proposed system design and progress to date;
• Updates to the RAC Curriculum; and
• Proposed Transboundary Movement Plan for recovered/unwanted refrigerants.

Training at the Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Inspectorate for World Ozone Day 2026

 In recognition of World Ozone Day, training was conducted for officers of the Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Inspectorate to strengthen their capacity as Border Control Agents in the management and control of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) and other regulated chemicals. The training focused on enhancing officers’ knowledge of the identification, handling, importation, documentation, and regulatory requirements associated with controlled substances at points of entry. The initiative supports effective national enforcement and monitoring measures and strengthens collaboration among agencies involved in border control, while contributing to Trinidad and Tobago’s continued implementation of its obligations under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.

Celebrating 10 years of Kigali Implementation