​Title: How can we successfully combine ODS phase-out and early actions on HFCs? Experiences from Latin America and the Caribbean in the SPODS project 

Organizer: European Commission 

For information and registration: https://www.green-cooling-initiative.org/oewg42-registration-spods​

Abstract: In 2017, representatives of the National Ozone Units from Cuba, Colombia, Costa Rica, Grenada, Mexico, Paraguay and Venezuela came together to take on a common challenge: Avoiding the use of highly warming HFCs in their refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) sectors when phasing out ODS. How well has this worked so far? What lessons can we learn from their experience? Find out more during this panel discussion! SPODS partners will share their experience from various activities such as ODS/HFC destruction, refrigerant grade hydrocarbon production, trainings for technicians on the safe handling of natural refrigerants, technology pilots and the development of mitigation strategies. You can expect an exciting event with the opportunity to ask your own questions. Take the chance and learn everything first hand!

SPODS project is co-financed by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by GIZ, UNDP and UNIDO.

Event description​

For questions please contact: 
Dr Arno Kaschl
Climate Finance, Mainstreaming & Montreal Protocol
European Commission
arno.kaschl@ec.europa.eu