R E P O R T. Main Meeting of the ODS Officers Network of the English-speaking Caribbean. Roseau, Dominica 3 6 June 2002

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1 United Nations Environment Programme Division of Technology, Industry and Economics OzonAction Programme Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean R E P O R T Main Meeting of the ODS Officers Network of the English-speaking Caribbean Roseau, Dominica 3 6 June 2002 Organised by: The United Nations Environment Programme, Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean Sponsored by: The Multilateral Fund of the Montreal Protocol.

2 Table of Contents 1. Opening Remarks by the Regional Networks Coordinator 2. List of Participants 3. Objectives and Results of the Meeting 4. Summary of the Meeting: 4.1. Report on the Region s Status on Compliance 4.2. Introduction to the Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP) 4.3. Network Objectives 2002 and Beyond th Meeting of the Executive Committee 4.5. Options for Meeting Compliance 4.6. Technology Options to Phase Out CFCs and HCFCs 4.7. Implementing Agencies 4.8. Impact of Illegal Trade in ODS 4.9. Disposal of CFCs Ozone Science Regional Awareness Activities Information Exchange Between Different Networks 5. Conclusions and Recommendations 6. Next Meeting Annex I: Participants and Speakers with Contact Details Annex II: Full List of Presentations Available Annex III: Agenda

3 1. Opening Remarks by RNC Mr. Raymond Austrie, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and the Environment; Mr. Gerard Hill, National Ozone Officer of Dominica; Reverend Father John McLoughlin, Representatives of the Implementing Agencies of the Montreal Protocol; Representatives of Donor Countries and Bilateral Agencies of the Region; Special Guests, National Ozone Officers from the Caribbean, First of all, I would like to express my deep gratitude to the Government and People of Dominica, and in particular to the Ministry of Agriculture and the Environment for hosting this meeting and for the excellent organization that will allow us to have fruitful discussions and a successful outcome. Happily, Dominica has taken again the driver s seat in the implementation of the Montreal Protocol in this region by having back his National Ozone Officer on duty. Despite its very low consumption level, Dominica faces similar difficulties and needs as most of the countries present here today. The effective implementation of the program at the national level is in good hands and we altogether will be here to support the National Ozone Officer in this endeavour. In answering the needs of the region, for UNEP in general and for its Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean in particular, 2002 marks the conscious departure point in its approach to assisting developing countries in the implementation of the Montreal Protocol. It comes at a time when the compliance regime for developing countries is now effective. Developed countries have demonstrated their commitment under the Montreal Protocol by way of continued support to the Multilateral Fund. Now the responsibility for compliance lies clearly with the developing countries. UNEP s OzonAction Programme, at this critical stage, has reoriented its approach on assistance provided to developing countries. This new approach reflects the need to achieve and sustain compliance, promote an enhanced sense of country ownership and greater accountability regarding the implementation of the agreed Executive Committee Framework for Strategic Planning from Year 2002 and Beyond. This new Approach includes the delivery of the programme through the strengthened regional offices. It will move away from a project management approach to a direct implementation line through the specialized staff in the region. Under the recently approved Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP), UNEP will provide direct assistance to countries for the setting up of legislative and policy frameworks. The countries in potential risk of non-compliance will be targeted for the

4 assistance on priority. As you may have gathered from the agenda for our meeting, special attention will be devoted to such countries. We must adapt our mindset and institutional frameworks to this new approach. As many of you have recently noticed with the Institutional Strengthening Projects, the reorientation is characterized by the speed and direct delivery, close contact and cooperation with the Ozone Officers and a strengthened regional office. The reorientation should be fully operative in the short term. The Networks are now an integral part of the CAP. We will altogether deliver the CAP with enhanced regional cooperation. The regions will be linked to UNEP/DTIE in Paris, and then to the Executive Committee and the Meetings of the Parties. It is a bottom-up approach that we look forward to strengthening. Furthermore, the Networks ought to play a greater role, more so now that UNEP is undergoing the process of regionalizing its delivery mechanism, thus greater responsibilities will be transferred to the Networks, which will in turn become a kind of help desk to the countries. It future role will be crucial in providing ideal opportunities for coordination among governmental, non-governmental and industry organizations, and other stakeholders in order to assist countries in the phase-out of ODS even ahead the schedule indicated under the Montreal Protocols. One of the decisions made in the recently held 36th Meeting of the Executive Committee states that regional network meetings provide an ideal opportunity for the necessary coordination among governments and implementing agencies. Therefore, implementing agencies can now profit from Network Meetings as opportunities to follow-up on pending projects on a country-by-country basis, as well as to move away from a project approach to a sectoral or national phase-out approach. It is important to note that this forum has devoted a specific session to this issue, and the compliance workshop that has been planned to discuss and find adequate solutions. Political promotion and advocacy of the Montreal Protocol is of key importance in mainstreaming the National Ozone Units within the national planning of their ministries. I am personally committing myself to this task from now on. Thank you.

5 2. Participants The Meeting was attended by the representatives of the following countries of the ODS Officers Network: Name Mr. Dunstan Sorhaindo Ms. Coral Miller Mr. Kwame Emmanuel Mr. Martín Alegría Mr. Gerard Hilll Mr. John Auguste Ms. Lisa Farnum-Ramjoo Ms. Veronica Alleyne Ms. June Hughes Ms. Donnalyn Charles Mr. Reynold Murray Mr. Sieuwnath Naipal Ms. Artie Dubrie Country/Organization Antigua and Barbuda Bahamas Barbados Belize Dominica Grenada Guyana Jamaica St. Kitts and Nevis St. Lucia St. Vincent and The Grenadines Suriname Trinidad and Tobago The following representatives attended as well: Mr. Norris Breedy Mr. Robert Nunez Mr. Steve Gorman Ms. Dominique Kayser Mr. Philippe Chemouny Mr. Angus Fergusson CARICOM Arctic Air, Ltd. The World Bank UNDP Environment Canada Environment Canada The following officers attended on behalf of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP): Name Mr. Marco A. Pinzón Ms. Verónica Becerra Position Regional Network Coordinator UNEP/ROLAC Research Assistant UNEP/ROLAC

6 3. Objectives and Results To review the status of Network members with respect to compliance with reporting requirements and consumption levels, to discuss the importance of the ratification of amendments and of establishing licensing systems. An open discussion on difficulties the countries are facing led to proposals to resolve them. To introduce the participants to the Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP) as a result of UNEP s efforts to reorient its assistance to developing countries in meeting their commitments with the Montreal Protocol. A thorough presentation on the subject was made and working groups brainstormed to contribute to the drafting of Network objectives within this new framework. To discuss the objectives of the Network for 2002 and beyond in the CAP context. To provide the participants with an overview on the 36 th Meeting of the Executive Committee (ExCom). To discuss different options for meeting compliance, including the Strategic Planning prepared by the ExCom based on Decisions 35/57 and 35/58, and the TPMP experience. Working groups focused on the analysis of Options 1 and 2 under Decision 35/57. Relevant countries shared their TPMP experience with the group. To consider technology options to phase out CFCs and HCFCs. Longer term technology options were presented and commented To have an update on the activities of the Implementing Agencies and their role in supporting the region s efforts to honour their commitments to the Montreal Protocol. Up-to-date information was provided on the activities performed by the World Bank, UNDP, and Environment Canada. To share relevant experiences and lessons learnt on the impact of illegal trade in ODS, including its relation with free trade agreements and common markets, such as CARICOM. To address different options for the disposal of contaminated ODS.

7 To have an overview of the situation of the ozone layer above the region. To organize and review the progress made regarding regional awareness activities. To explore opportunities for region-to-region cooperation.

8 4. Summary of the Meeting 4.1 Report on the Region s Status on Compliance. Mr. Marco A. Pinzón, Regional Networks Coordinator (RNC), presented a report on the members status of compliance with reporting requirements and consumption levels based on the Report of the Implementation Committee issued in September 2001 for the Caribbean region. The RNC highlighted the fact that 67% of the countries failed to submit their reports in time to the Ozone Secretariat in 2001, and reminded all parties to take note of the regular deadline being September each year. He also pointed out that the criteria to invite countries to the Back-to-Back Compliance Workshop, to be held after the Network Meeting, was not only non-compliance, but also reporting issues. The RNC assured the group of his own responsibility over the timeliness and accuracy of IS projects and reporting. Countries in compliance with reporting requirements: Antigua and Barbuda Belize Guyana Jamaica Suriname Countries in non-compliance with reporting requirements: Bahamas Barbados Dominica Grenada St. Kitts and Nevis St. Lucia St. Vincent and the Grenadines Trinidad and Tobago Countries in compliance with CFC controls: Antigua and Barbuda

9 Barbados Dominica Guyana Jamaica St. Lucia Trinidad and Tobago Countries at risk/in non-compliance with CFC controls: Belize (freeze) Bahamas Grenada St. Kitts and Nevis St. Vincent and the Grenadines Suriname Countries in compliance with methyl bromide (MeBr) controls: Jamaica Countries in risk of non-compliance with MeBr controls: Barbados Guyana Trinidad & Tobago 4.2 Introduction to the Compliance Assistance Programme The RNC made a thorough presentation to introduce the Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP) as a new way of assisting developing country compliance with the Montreal Protocol (MP). He informed the group of the spirit behind the creation of CAP in the context of the compliance phase for developing countries and in view of the evolution of needs and priorities of both countries and implementing mechanisms. The compliance period demands focused assistance on a countryspecific basis, plus support for policy development and enforcement, as well as tailor-made solutions for specific implementation challenges. The RNC stressed the importance of the ExCom s Strategic Planning Decisions to understand the shift from a project management to a direct implementation approach targeted not only to achieving compliance, but to sustain it. He also underlined the key role of regionalizing the delivery of projects and quality services, and

10 presented an organization chart showing the role of UNEP/DTIE and of regional offices in this new effort. The presentation concluded with the statement that this innovative approach may set trend in supporting compliance with other MEAs. The meeting broke in three working groups to brainstorm on the priorities that should be set as part of the Business Plan 2003, how to change the non-compliance risk of some countries through CAP, and the Network Objectives. 4.3 Network Objectives 2002 and Beyond The RNC moved on to the presentation of the Network Objectives for the year 2002 and beyond, marking a clear starting point at the following: CAP was approved by the ExCom in December Therefore, 2002 is the first year of CAP implementation. Regionalization and reorientation towards direct implementation will then be the key objectives of CAP. Based on ExCom evaluations and lessons learnt, CAP will improve in 2003 and beyond. According to the obligations included under the compliance period, CAP will focus its efforts in assisting the countries meet the deadlines for CFC freeze, MeBr and halon reduction targets, and 2005 and 2007 cuts; compliance with reporting requirements; licensing systems in place; implementation of approved projects; preparation of new projects; increased Network activities and participation; implementation of regional awareness-raising activities. This presentation led to the discussion of several countries needs and concerns. The status of refrigeration, customs, recovery and recycling projects in the region was reviewed. The group agreed in pointing out the importance of considering financial independence of institutional strengthening projects in order to speed up transfer of funds to the countries once the corresponding procedures are covered. The countries also expressed the importance of involving other agencies, such as The World Bank, in CAP activities th Meeting of the Executive Committee

11 The RNC delivered a report on the following relevant Decisions adopted during the 36th Meeting of the ExCom: Decision 36/14, on the cancellation of projects due poor implementation performance (last resort measure). Decision 36/5, on the coordination of related projects, coordination by bilateral agencies, and countries at risk for the methyl bromide and halon freezes. Decision 36/56, on HCFC-141b projects. Decision 36/17, on project overlaps. Decision 36/52, on funding of technology that is not in the public domain. 4.5 Options for Meeting Compliance On behalf of Mr. Valery Smirnov, Scientific Affairs Officer of the Multilateral Fund Secretariat, the RNC made a presentation on the Fund s Strategic Planning and future compliance by countries in the context of Decisions 35/56, 35/57 and 35/58. He highlighted the freeze of Annex A CFCs at levels and explained the 12-month process that it took for the Fund Secretariat to develop mechanisms aimed at supporting each and every Article 5 country to comply with control measures that become applicable to them all at the same time and devising a starting point (including its five provisos). He proceeded to explain Option 1 (use of MP baseline data) and Option 2 (latest consumption data reported by July 2001), and compared the operatives of each option with specific examples applicable to countries in the region as per the submission of choices by Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago. He further discussed the implications of these decisions on Country Programme and Institutional Strengthening Projects updates, and reviewed the guidelines for performance-based, substance-wide and national phase-out agreements, as well as the guidelines for funding. The meeting broke into three working groups to discuss both Option 1 and Option 2 under Decision 35/57. Countries that have already made a choice helped guide others through the process. The representatives of The World Bank, UNDP, and Environment Canada were also helpful in clarifying concerns about the Country Programme updates and discussing TPMPs vs. RMP reviews. The Bahamas and Jamaica briefly shared their TPMP experiences with the group. The representative of The Bahamas highlighted her country s commitment and will to phase out all ODS consumption; however, she noted that they do have legislation in place but there is a bottleneck for full TPMP implementation, while the representative of Jamaica mentioned that their licensing system does not cover export controls

12 4.6 Technology Options to Phase Out CFCs and HCFCs Mr. Robert Nunez, President of the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry Association (ARIA) of Trinidad and Tobago, made a presentation on long term technology options to phase out CFCs and HCFCs. He briefly reviewed the background information that led to the formulation and signing of the Montreal Protocol highlighting the importance of the ozone depletion potential and global warming potential of substances in the definition of the phase-out calendar for different ODS. He mentioned that although some HCFCs and HFCs are, for the moment, considered acceptable replacement CFCs, there is scientific debate either in favour of eventually phasing out the production of HCFC or in favour of promoting an accelerated phase-out to speed the development of totally nonchlorine substitutes. The main recommendations made by Mr. Nunez to Article 5 countries can be summarized as follows: In order to safe customers and countries the initial expense of either retrofitting their equipment or replacing it to ozone-friendly refrigerant gases, they should first practice the recycling, reusing and reclaiming of ODS. To turn to retrofitting, following these general guidelines: establish existing system operating performance; check the entire system for leaks and make necessary repairs; establish the necessary system component changes for the type of refrigerant application. He then continued to present a list of new long term replacement options for different sectors, including very low temperature commercial refrigeration, medium temperature commercial refrigeration, commercial and residential air-conditioning, and low and medium temperature commercial refrigeration. Mr. Nunez finally concluded that Article 5 countries should use only long term replacements given their advantage of 10 years to see all the new developments and technologies. Countries now have a list of replacements to choose from, and even though there may still be changes to come, going to interim replacements which will also be phased out is not economically sensible. 4.7 Implementing Agencies The World Bank, UNDP, and Environment Canada provided updated briefings on their activities to support compliance with obligations under the MP in the region. They agreed in pointing out the need to have all Implementing Agencies working closely with CAP in coordinated actions towards full compliance.

13 4.8 Impact of Illegal Trade in ODS The representative of St. Vincent and The Grenadines discussed the main difficulties that his country is facing in terms of Country Programme and Licensing System implementation (customs training pending, not having a licensing system in place). He also highlighted the progress made (mass awareness-raising campaigns, training of technicians, data gathered from main suppliers, legislation not to import 1995 and older gas in place). The representatives of Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada, St. Lucia and Trinidad and Tobago actively participated in asking questions and making comments on their own experience with illegal trade in ODS, and stressed the importance of relying on quota systems and clarifying the responsibilities of customs officers. Mr. Norris Breedy, Senior Project Officer of CARICOM Secretariat, made a presentation on customs control and their relation with free trade agreements. Trinidad and Tobago mentioned the importance of including the MP in the agenda of CARICOM, while The Bahamas suggested having a Network member be given the opportunity to talk to representatives in CARICOM meetings. The group decided to prepare a draft position paper on the Incorporation of the Requirements of the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer and the Montreal Protocol for the Phase Out of Ozone Depleting Substances into the Trading and Environment Policies of CARICOM. The purpose of this paper is for the Network of English-speaking Caribbean Countries to take a regional position in both recommending and agreeing that CARICOM Secretariat seeks to establish a working mechanism to investigate and adopt a regional trade and environmental policy on the meeting Regional Compliance to the Montreal Protocol. This statement is a clear step towards closer cooperation between the Network and CARICOM to combat illegal trade in ODS. 4.9 Disposal of CFCs The representative of St. Lucia presented a report on their Regional Project to Address the Disposal of Contaminated Unusable CFCs. She referred to the implementation of recovery and recycling activities related to the amount of contaminated CFCs, and commented on the different practices of venting or storing substances, the latter being the most expensive. The country believes that reclamation, destruction and storage would be a feasible option, and will submit the idea to the consideration of UNEP and other IAs in order to formulate a specific project. Mr. Philippe Chemouny, Environment Canada, further discussed reclamation as Option 1 (send ODS to other countries with new reclamation facilities), including the costs that must be lower than those of new CFCs to make it viable. Costs depend on the volume, there is a minimum amount (1000 kg) of ODS to be sent to a facility, and legal aspects must be observed. He then

14 discussed Option 2, destruction, including methods such as incineration, and showed estimated prices. He stressed the importance of economic considerations in making any choice of options Ozone Science Mr. Angus Fergusson, Environment Canada, presented an updated regional report on the situation of the ozone layer and UV/A and UV/B radiation. The group discussed how the operational costs of stations located in Article 5 countries are financed and 4.12 Regional Awareness Activities and Information Exchange Between Different Networks The RNC introduced the topic by making a brief presentation on the importance that the ExCom has attached to regional awareness activities, reflected on Decision 32/49: to make available US$191,000 to increase regional awareness programmes sought by Article 5 countries at the level of funding indicated. He also presented an overview of different activities carried out by the Networks throughout the world: SEAP and its focus on MAC projects; Latin America with a spot to be broadcasted through CNN and the Tierramérica Project; a booklet being produced in West Asia, and of course the Caribbean focus on the ozone song and a video on regional achievements. The group welcomed the ExCom Decision to provide additional US$200,000 per annum to UNEP to continue the implementation of regional awareness activities, and noted some general ideas for projects in , including, but not limited to the editing of a regional newsletter, the production of an animated cartoon booklet on ozone protection, the production of a short TV and movie spot, the organization of photo and painting competitions, the production of an interactive CD-Rom on regional activities, cell phone slogans or messages, the creation of Ozone Youth Clubs in each country, and the appearance of National Ozone Officers in public TV. The Network members enthusiastically proceeded to participate in an open discussion to prepare a preliminary proposal for regional awareness activities. Trinidad and Tobago observed that these activities can also be divided by sector, e.g., producing either a book or a video titled Ozone Friendly Technicians. Antigua and Barbuda seconded the idea and said that a Best Technician Award could also be organized, a suggestion most welcome by Dominica. Grenada, in turn, proposed the introduction of colouring books to introduce the ozone layer issue in the schools curricula. St. Kitts and Nevis highlighted the compelling need of having a regional webpage, and the group debated for a while on the potential cost of webpage maintenance. Jamaica asked Environment Canada about the possibility of providing UV-meters and sunglasses with UV information at schools, and The Bahamas agreed that campaigns should be targeted at children (pens,

15 pencils, stickers, etc.). Antigua and Barbuda put forward the possibility of producing an ozone cartoon for TV; however, the costs would be rather high. He also proposed ozone advertisements on the back of phone cards. The group appointed Mr. Dunstan Sorhaindo, from Antigua and Barbuda, and Mr. John Auguste, from Grenada, as the members in charge of reviewing these potential activities, and of drafting a regional proposal to be circulated in the e-forum within one month (by the end of June).

16 5. Conclusions and Recommendations COMPLIANCE The Network discussed the Regional Network Coordinator s report on the status of compliance in the Region. The positions and troubles being faced by its member countries with respect to the various requirements of the Montreal Protocol will be further discussed during the Compliance Workshop programmed for Friday, June 7, With respect to the RNC s report, Network members made the following points to ensure that official data reflects the actual updated data: 1. The fact that official records indicate that a number of member countries have not yet reported year 2000 Article 7 data, (due by September 30, 2001), and that some reports which have indeed been submitted have not yet been registered, or that the data officially registered is not accurate, the Network recommended that The Network Coordinator request, on their behalf, that the Ozone Secretariat sends acknowledge receipt of country reports to ensure that these are registered in time. Network members continue sending copies of reports to the Network Coordination Offices in Mexico, in the understanding that the only the Ozone Secretariat can officially report compliance once they receive reports directly from the concerned countries. It was further recommended that countries send a copy of their reports to their corresponding Implementing Agencies, so that the latter can also perform a close follow up during Implementation Committee Meetings. Countries with nil consumption should report zero consumption since non-reporting creates confusion. 2. After the Network Coordinator s Introduction to an overview of the Compliance Assistance Programme, and the ensuing Working Group discussions, the Network recommended that The Network Coordinator include in the first annual evaluation of the CAP the importance of considering financial independence of

17 institutional strengthening projects in order to speed up transfer of funds to the countries once the corresponding procedures are covered. There be further clarification that the extent of the flexibility within CAP lies not in an ability to fund projects year round, outside of the regular meetings of the ExCom, but rather with respect to the implementation modalities of approved projects included in the Business Plan of the corresponding year. The needs of the Region be considered to guide the allocation of human resources in the region under CAP. The Caribbean has a greater need in the field of RMPs. Placing only one officer in charge of more than 10 projects in 10 different countries in the whole region may risk the ultimate goal of CAP, which is to give enhanced support by having a broader knowledge of each country s needs. NETWORK ISSUES 3. The Network thanked CARICOM for their second participation in one of their Meetings, and recommended to further strengthen the relationship with CARICOM through national links between the NOUs and their national CARICOM representative. 4. After discussing the presentation delivered by the CARICOM Officer, the Network recommended that national strategies be adopted for a continuous training of their customs officers given the periodical change of customs officers mentioned by the representative of CARICOM representative. Jamaica s experience in this issue could be shared by all Network members. The Network further recommended that the RNC invite a customs expert in ODS and illegal traffic, either from the Department of State of the United States, or from within the region, to the follow-up meeting, as was done for a Meeting of the Spanishspeaking Latin American Network. The Network further recommended to the Trinidad and Tobago representative that they prepare a position paper to be submitted to CARICOM through the Regional Network Coordination after approval of all Network members. 5. Following a presentation by St. Lucia, proposing a regional project to address the disposal of contaminated and unusable CFCs, there was an open discussion among Network members, the Network recommended that national surveys on each countries

18 needs, capacity and economic capacity for disposal be carried out, so that for the follow-up meeting or next Main Meeting, at the latest, a regional position can be adopted as to the status of the Caribbean in the area of accumulating contaminated and unusable CFCs, and on the most feasible possibilities or options for disposal of ODS waste for the region. REGIONAL AWARENESS 6. The network thanked The Bahamas and Jamaica for their efforts in working to complete the production of the Caribbean video. The Network recommended the active participation of all members in order to meet the completion deadline, and made a general call for a regional team approach for the timely completion of future projects. 7. The network started discussions to choose options for their 2003 regional public awareness activities. The Network recommended that the representatives of Antigua and Barbuda and Grenada be in charge of the implementation of the project approved. They will initiate by coordinating, via the e-forum, countries responses as to which projects will be worked on in Deadline for submission of project proposals is July 3. No later than Monday July 8, 2002, Antigua and Barbuda and Grenada will inform UNEP/ROLAC what project was approved.

19 6. Next Meeting The Network expressed its thanks to the Government of Dominica and especially to the Ozone Officer, Mr. Gerard Hill, for their warm welcome and generous hospitality during the meeting. The Network recommended that the 2002 Follow up Meeting be held in Grenada in December, with the Ozone representative from St. Kitts and Nevis, Ms. June Hughes, acting as facilitator.

20 Annex I Participants and Speakers with Contact Details Antigua and Barbuda Mr. Dunstan Sorhaindo Ministry of Economic Development, Trade, Industry and Commerce Redcliffe Street, St. Johns, Antigua and Barbuda Phone (268) Fax (268) dsorhaindo@hotmail.com and odsunit@candw.ag The Bahamas Ms. Coral Miller Ozone Officer Department of Environmental Health Services Ministry of Health P.O. Box N-8903 Nassau Court, Nassau, Bahamas Phone (1242) / Fax (1242) cmiller@dehs.bs and cateleuth@hotmail.com Barbados Mr. Kwame Emmanuel Environmental Officer Ministry of Environment, Energy and Natural Resources 4 th Floor, Frank Walcott Building Culloden Road, St. Michael, Barbados Phone (1246) /87 (KE s D-L) Phone (1246) / Fax (1246) technical@meenr.gov.bb Belize Mr. Martin Alegría Senior Environmental Officer Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment 10/12 Ambergris Ave. Belmopan, Belize Phone: (501) / Fax: (501) envirodept@btl.net

21 Dominica Mr. Gerard Hill Climate Change Coordinator Environment Coordinating Unit Ministry of Agriculture and the Environment Lilac House - 17 kenedy Avenue Roseau Commonwealth of Dominica Phone: Direct line (1767) or indirectly through ext 3456/3069/3070 Fax: (1767) agriext@cwdom.dm Grenada Mr. John Auguste Senior Energy Officer Ministry of Communication and Works Ministerial Complex, Tanteen St. George s Grenada Phone: (1473) Fax: (1473) jauguste@gov.gd Guyana Ms. Lisa Farnum Ramjoo Senior Meteorological Technician Hydromet Service Ministry of Agriculture 18, Brickdam, Stabroek, Georgetown, Guyana Phone (592) Fax (592) ; (592) lisa_ramjoo@yahoo.com Jamaica Mrs. Veronica Alleyne Ozone Officer National Environment and Planning Agency 10 Caledonia Avenue Kingston 5, Jamaica Phone (1876) / 51 Phone (1876) (D-L) Fax (1876) / 95 nrcapcwm@mail.infochan.com or valleyne@nrca.org St. Kitts and Nevis Ms. June Hughes ODS Focal Point Department of Environment, Ministry of Health and Environment P.O. Box 1472 Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis St. Lucia Ms. Donnalyn Charles Ozone Officer Sustainable Development and Environment Unit Ministry of Planning, Development, Environment and Housing 1 st Floor Greaham Louisey

22 Phone: (1869) Fax: (1896) Administrative Buildings Castries Waterfront, P.O. Box 709 Castries, St. Lucia Phone (1758) Fax (1758) (1 st. option) St. Vincent and The Grenadines Mr. Reynold Murray Environmental Services Coordinator/Ozone Officer Ministry of Health and the Environment, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Phone: (1784) Fax (1784) Suriname Mr. Sieuwnath Naipal National Institute of Environment and Development Onafhankelijkheidsplein 2 Paramaribo, Suriname Phone: (597) Fax: (597) snaipal@nimos.org Trinidad and Tobago Ms. Artie Dubrie ODS Project Officer Environment Management Authority No.8 Elizabeth Street St. Clair Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago Phone (1868) (ext 291) Fax (1868) / adubrie@ema.co.tt

23 Environment Canada Mr. Angus Fergusson Senior Meteorologist Stratospheric Ozone and UV Issue Manager Science Assessment and Integration Branch Meteorological Service of Canada; Environment Canada 4905 Dufferin Street, Downsview, Ontario, Canada M3H 5T4 Phone: (416) Fax: (416) Environment Canada Mr. Philippe Chemouny Program Coordinator Montreal Protocol Multilateral Fund Program Environment Canada 351 St. Joseph Blvd. 18 th Floor Hull, Quebec KIA 0H3 CANADA Phone: (819) Fax: (819) The World Bank Mr. Steve Gorman Team Leader Montreal Protocol Operations Unit Washington, D.C. Phone: (202) Fax: (202) UNDP Ms. Dominique Kayser Programme Coordinator Montreal Protocol Unit New York, USA Phone: (212) Fax: (212) Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry Association (ARIA) Mr. Robert Nunez President 5 Picton St., Newtown, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago Phone/Fax: (1868) and aria@wow.net CARICOM Mr. Norris Breedy Single Market and Economy Unit 6th Floor Tom Adams Financial Centre Church Village Bridgetown BARBADOS info@csme.com.bb

24 UNEP/ROLAC Mr. Marco Aurelio Pinzón Network Coordinator OzonAction Programme Blvd. de los Virreyes 155 Lomas Virreyes México, D.F., México Phone: (52-5) / Fax: (52-5) UNEP/ROLAC Ms. Verónica Becerra Carmona Research Assistant, OzonAction Programme Blvd. de los Virreyes 155 Lomas Virreyes México, D.F., México Phone: (52-5) / Fax: (52-5)

25 Annex II Full List of Presentations Available The following presentations are available upon request at the data base of UNEP/ROLAC (Mexico City): 1. Compliance Report, RNC 2. Introduction to the Compliance Assistance Programme, RNC 3. Network Objectives 2002 and Beyond, RNC 4. 36th Meeting of the Executive Committee, RNC 5. Strategic Planning by the Executive Committee, Decisions 35/56, 35/57, and 35/58, RNC on behalf of Mr. Valery Smirnov, Multilateral Fund Secretariat 6. Longer Term Technology Options to Phase Out CFCs and HCFCs, Mr. Robert Nunez, ARIA 7. The World Bank and the Montreal Protocol, Mr. Steve Gorman, The World Bank 8. UNDP and the Montreal Protocol, Ms. Dominique Kayser, UNDP. 9. Environment Canada and the Montreal Protocol, Mr. Philippe Chemouny, Environment Canada 10. Customs Controls and Free Trade Agreements, Mr. Norris Breedy, CARICOM Secretariat 11. Options for the Disposal of Contaminated ODS, Mr. Philippe Chemouny, Environment Canada 12. Ozone Science, Mr. Angus Fergusson, Environment Canada 13. Regional Awareness Activities, RNC

26 Annex III Agenda Monday, June 3 09:00 09:30 Registration 09:30 09:45 Welcome remarks, Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica, Mr. Raymond Austrie, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment Opening remarks, Mr. Marco Pinzon, Regional Network Coordinator, UNEP/ROLAC 09:45 10:15 Break 10:15 10:30 Organisation of the Meeting by RNC, National Ozone Officer of Dominica, and Network Facilitator 1. RNC Report on General Status of the Region 10:30 11:00 Status of compliance in the region, RNC 11:00 11:15 Coffee Break 11:15 11:45 2. Introduction to the Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP), RNC 11:45 12:15 Q&A session 12:15 14:00 Lunch 14:00 14:30 Working groups discussion on expectations from CAP; priorities for Business Plan 2003; how to change non-compliance risk through CAP 14:30 15:00 Report back to the plenary. Conclusions and recommendations of working groups 15:00 15:15 Coffee Break

27 15:15 15:45 3. Network Objectives 2002 and Beyond, RNC. Adjustments in the CAP context. 15:45 16: th ExCom Meeting (18-22 March 2002), RNC on behalf of Colombia and El Salvador 16:15 16:45 Open discussion Tuesday, June 4 5. Options for meeting compliance 9:00 9:30 Strategic Planning by the Executive Committee and future compliance by countries in the context of Decisions 35/56, 35/57, and 35/58, RNC on behalf of Mr. Valery Smirnov, Scientific Affairs Officer, Multilateral Fund Secretariat. 9:30 10:00 Q&A session 10:00 10:30 Working groups discussion of Option 1 and Option 2 under Decision 35/57 10:30 11:00 Report back to the plenary. Conclusions and recommendations of working groups. 11:00 11:15 Coffee Break 11:15 11:45 TPMP The experience of Bahamas 11:45 12:15 TPMP The experience of Jamaica 12:15 12:45 Q&A session 12:45 14:30 Lunch 6. Technology options to phase out CFCs and HCFCs 14:30 15:00 Longer term technology options to phase out CFCs and HCFCs, Mr. Robert Nunez, ARIA, Trinidad and Tobago 15:00 15:30 Q&A session

28 15:30 15:45 Coffee Break 15:45 16:45 7. Implementing Agencies, presentations by The World Bank, UNDP, and Environment Canada Wednesday, June 5 8. Impact of illegal trade in ODS 09:00 09:30 The experience of St. Vincent and The Grenadines in the implementation of import controls for CFCs. 09:30 10:00 Q&A session 10:00 10:30 Customs controls Relation with free trade agreements, Mr. Norris Breedy, CARICOM Secretariat 10:30 11:00 Q&A session 11:00 11:15 Coffee Break 9. Disposal of CFCs 11:15 11:45 St. Lucia s report on Regional Project to address disposal of contaminated and unusable CFCs 11:45 12:15 Q&A session 12:15 14:00 Lunch 14:00 14:30 Options for disposal of contaminated ODS, Philippe Chemouny, Environment Canada 14:30 15:00 Q&A session 15:00 15:15 Coffee Break 15:15 15:45 Working groups discussion on options for disposal of CFCs, including trade and enforcement considerations 15:45 16:15 Report back to the plenary. Conclusions and recommendations of the working groups}

29 Thursday, June 6 09:00 09: Ozone science, Angus Fergusson, Environment Canada 09:30 10 :00 Q&A session 11. Regional awareness activities 10:00 10:30 Status on video, Jamaica and Bahamas 10:30 10:45 Option projects for 2002, RNC 10:45 11:15 Open discussion to prepare preliminary regional proposal for :15 11:30 Coffee Break 12. Information exchange between different networks 11:30 12:00 Overview of activities in the Latin American and other networks, RNC 12:00 12:30 Discussion of the draft report of the meeting: conclusions and recommendations, planning for the next follow-up meeting, including venue and dates 12:30 15:00 Lunch 15:00 15:15 Presentation of conclusions and recommendations 15:15 15:30 Closing of the meeting