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Policy Information
Case Studies
 Louder
Lessons in Technology Transfer: Lessons Learned and Case Studies
Highlights some of the lessons learned from successful projects under
the Multilateral Fund of the Montreal Protocol by countries in the Asia
and Pacific region and illustrates the experiences gained from non-ODS
technology transferring projects. These case studies could also be used
for guiding the transfer of environmental technologies under other
international conventions. Prepared by UNEP DTIE; the Centre for Science
and Technology of the non-aligned and Other Developing Countries (NAM S
and T); and the Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT),
2000.
 Patterns
of Achievement: Africa and the Montreal Protocol
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Modèles de réussite:
L'Afrique et le Protocole de Montréal
Reviews Africa's performance in meeting the freeze on CFC consumption,
reducing ODS consumption, etc. Focuses on compliance, national actions,
cooperation, technology transfer and awareness raising.
Booklet, 2000. 23 pp. English and French
 Singapore's
Commitment to the Montreal Protocol
A short case study documenting the country's success in meeting its
commitments under the Montreal Protocol. Singapore’s transitional
experience was rather unique as it depended strongly on market-based and
voluntary approaches rather than traditional command-and-control
regulations. The Tender and Quota Allocation System, in particular,
stands out as an effective way of using market mechanisms to regulate
the consumption of ODS in the industries. Together with other measures,
Singapore successfully phased out the consumption of CFCs and halons
well ahead of the time frame set for developing countries. Singapore
Ministry of Environment, 1999.
 The
Montreal Protocol: India's Success Story
A booklet describing India's commitment to the Montreal Protocol and its
successes in achieving ODS reductions through a combination of awareness
raising, investment and non-investment projects and policy measures. As
a result of this package of activities coordinated by the Ozone Cell,
India has been able to fulfill its obligation of freezing ODs
consumption by July 1999 as required under the Protocol. The booklet
includes historical consumption and production of ODs, approved projects
under the Multilateral Fund, summaries of ODs projects and progress in
various sectors and overviews of regulatory/policy measures. Ozone Cell,
India Ministry of Environment and Forests, 1999.
Guidelines
 Guidelines
for Development of Refrigerant Management Plans (English)
RMPs are comprehensive phase-out plans and strategies for the
refrigeration and air-conditioning sectors that are prepared and
implemented at the national level. RMPs are particularly well-suited for
Low-Volume ODS-consuming countries (LVCs). These guidelines were
approved by the 23rd Executive Committee and amended by the 31st
Executive Committee meeting. OzonAction Programme, 2000.
 Training
Guidelines for Identification of Needs and Coordination of Activities
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Directrices de Capacitacion Para la Identificacion de las Necesidades y
la Coordinaction de las Actividades (Español) /
Schemas Directeurs pour la mise en place d'une formation a un projet de
non-investissement (Français)
Guidelines for the development of "non-investment" training projects,
plus training related to the implementation of Refrigerant Management
Plans. These guidelines were approved by the Executive Committee at it
23rd meeting. November 1997.
Handbooks
 Standards
and Codes of Practice to Eliminate Dependency on Halons: Handbook of
Good Practices in the Halon Sector
A handbook that explains the importance of standards and codes of
practice in the phase out process and provides guidance on how to use
those instruments to support the safe and timely transition to
alternatives. The handbook is designed for National Ozone Units,
governments and fire protection communities responsible for planning and
implementing the Montreal Protocol halon provisions. It identifies the
types of standards and codes of practice that are relevant to the
Protocol and provides step-by-step guidance on how to establish new, or
revise existing, standards and codes of practice to promote the halon
phase out. OzonAction Programme and the Fire Protection Research
Foundation. May 2001.
Information Papers
 The
Montreal Protocol Control Schedule and its Evolution
This short paper provides a concise overview of the phase out schedule
under the treaty. It identifies the date and meeting when each Amendment
and/or Adjustment was agreed, and the date when each came into force.
The paper provides the reader with an evolution table for each group of
the controlled substances that are indicated in the Annexes of the
Montreal Protocol. OzonAction Programme. October 2000.
Policy Compilations
 Methyl
Bromide Phase-Out Strategies: A Global Compilation of Laws and
Regulations
Provides an overview of the various policy options that can be taken to
replace methyl bromide and outlines existing policies on methyl bromide
in over 90 countries. The compilation can be used by NOUs, Agriculture
Ministries and Pesticide Control Authorities to assist in the
development of national action plans for methyl bromide phase out.
OzonAction Programme September 1999.
 Update
of Regulations to Control ODS
A reference document designed for use by ODS officers and legal officers
in Article 5 countries responsible for structuring and drafting of
regulations to control and eliminate the use of ODS. It provides a brief
overview of the structure and strategies in existing ODS regulations in
58 developing and developed countries, encompassing all governmental
directives of a legally-binding nature. Also contains information about
governmental guidelines, voluntary agreements and cooperation with
industry, cooperation with industry associations, economic disincentives
and labeling schemes. OzonAction Programme and Stockholm Environment
Institute, 2000.
Reports and Studies
 Inter-Linkages
between the Ozone and Climate Change Conventions - Part I:
Inter-Linkages between the Kyoto and Montreal Protocols
A report developed as a contribution to the World Sumit on Sustainable
Development (WSSD) that investigates the interfaces and synergies
between the Montreal and Kyoto Protocols. This report not only focuses
on past performance, but also examines the need and potential for
greater coordination during the implementation of multilateral
environmental agreements (MEAs). The lessons learned from achieving
coherence during the implementation of MEAs - specifically through this
case study of the conventions on ozone and climate change - should also
be relevant to other MEA areas. Produced by the United Nations
University, UNEP DTIE OzonAction Programme, the Massachusetts Institute
of Technology Global System for Sustainable Development (GSSD), and the
Alliance for Global Sustainability Value of Knowledge Project. 2002.
Sector-Specific Policy Information
HFC/PFC Publications-
Heat Pump Centre Newsletter: Mitigating Ozone Depletion and Global
Warming
This Newsletter was produced jointly with UNEP DTIE (United Nations
Environment Programme Division of Technology, Industry and Economics)
OzonAction Programme on the occasion of International Ozone Day, 16
September 2001. The collaboration with this organisation has a tradition
of many years, with e.g. contributions from the
IEA Heat Pump Centre to the Montreal Protocol Reassessment/Technical
Options Committee Refrigeration report. This Newsletter focuses on the
interlinkage between ozone depletion and global warming and successful
strategies to mitigate either or both.
How to Effectively use these Information
Materials
 Making
Good Decisions: How to use UNEP DTIE's OzonAction Clearinghouse
(English)
/ Pour
prendre de bonnes decisions: Comment utiliser le Centre d'Information
ActionOzone du PNUE DTIE (Français) /
Para tomar la decision
correcta: Saque partido al Centro de Informacion de AccionOzono del
PNUMAIMA (Español)
A short guide that explains how the clearinghouse can support your
decision-making for selecting ozone-friendly technologies, products and
policies. Describes the step-wise ODS phase-out process and how specific
information provided by OzonAction supports each step. OzonAction
Programme, 1997.
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