Jordi

I, Dr. Jordi Riudavets Muñoz, residing in Spain, nominated to MBTOC declare as follows

1. I have read the Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Guidelines for the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel, Its Technical Options Committees and Temporary Subsidiary Bodies (“the COI Guidelines”) as adopted by the Meeting of the Parties in Decision XXIV/8.
2. I am researcher of the Sustainable Plant Protection Program at IRTA. My responsibilities include the research, development and transfer of integrated pest management (IPM) programs for stored products, orchards and horticultural crops.
3. This declaration constitutes my written agreement, pursuant to paragraph 8 of the COI Guidelines, to comply with the Guidelines.  I understand that this written agreement is a condition of my service.
4. My interests, and those of my personal partner and dependents include the following
   • Proprietary interests: I have no proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
   • Financial interests: I have no ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work.
   • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: I am employed by IRTA which is a research institute of the Catalan Government. IRTA has no interest in the implementation of the Montreal Protocol.
   • Government advice and other policy development:  I could be asked to provide only technical advice on pest control, including the use of alternatives to methyl bromide. I am not involved in policy decisions.
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: The funding of my research activities are from public and private sources to develop IPM programs. 
   • Other interests: I have no interests that may run in conflict with TEAP or MBTOC
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of MBTOC is the Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica of the Spanish Government.
6. Pursuant to paragraph 11 of the COI Guidelines, I declare that I have not declined to disclose information falling within paragraph 10 of those Guidelines. 
7. I undertake to disclose any material change to any of the above information, pursuant to paragraph 9 of the COI Guidelines, within 30 days of any such change.
8. I undertake to make further declarations of interest annually for so long as I remain a member of the MBTOC/TEAP body.
9. I understand that this DOI will expire no later than one year after I have signed it.

Signed: Jordi Riudavets
Date: 18/03/2021