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Methyl Bromide TOC Members

Methyl Bromide TOC Members

TOC Co-Chair

Name
Affiliation
Country
Consultant
Colombia
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Marta Pizano, residing in Colombia, a Co-chair of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP), and Co-chair of MBTOC till 31st December 2022 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 (describe your activity) I am an independent consultant often working for the Montreal Protocol Implementing Agencies involved with methyl bromide users and other key stakeholders in many countries, to identify and implement alternatives to methyl bromide, including research on QPS uses and their alternatives. I also consult for the agencies on other topics related to ODS and the Montreal Protocol, for example the sustainability of the phase-out achieved for different ODS, clarification on exempted uses, communication materials to raise awareness on various issues relating to the Protocol and others. Over the years I have worked for the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and its OzonAction Programme and the World Bank (WB). I have also assisted the Montreal Protocol Multilateral Fund (MLF) with monitoring and evaluation work. These assignements are conducted on a short-term basis, as an external consultant.
  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 do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body. (if answer is yes describe briefly)
    • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work. (if answer is yes describe briefly)
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: (if answer is yes describe briefly). I conduct consultancy for the MLF and the Montreal Protocol's implementing agencies
    • Government advice and other policy development: NO (if answer is yes describe briefly)
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: NO (if answer is yes describe briefly)
    • Other interests: (if answer is yes describe briefly)
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is: As an A5 member my travel and accommodation to attend Montreal Protocol, TEAP and MBTOC meetings are funded by UNEP’s Ozone Secretariat. In addition, as co-chair of the TEAP and MBTOC, I receive some funding support from the Ozone Secretariat for administrative tasks related to the work of the TEAP and MBTOC. As a consultant who is self-employed, I conduct other work related to the Panel and MBTOC on a voluntary (unpaid) basis.
  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 TEAP body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2022 after I have signed it.

Signed: Marta Pizano

Date: 2022-01-26

La Trobe University
Australia
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Ian Porter, residing in Australia, Co-chair of MBTOC till 31st December 2022 declare as follows:

  1. I have read the Conict 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. In addition to my roles for the Montreal protocol, I work as a Research Professor at La Trobe University in Victoria, Australia. I lead the Environmental Impacts Group within the School of Agriculture, Biomedicine and Environment and conduct research programs on reduction in emissions of nitrous oxide in horticultural industries and projects related to sustainable control of soilborne plant pathogens. I also lead other programs understanding the impact of smoke (and the organic phenolic compounds) from bushres on smoke taint affecting the wine industry globally.
  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 do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
    • Financial interests: I do not have 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: La Trobe University and formerly Director of a Centre for Expertise in Smoke Taint Research within Agriculture Victoria (DEDJTR).
    • Government advice and other policy development: I advise State Governments and the Federal government on strategic research needs in agricultural industries.
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: I fund my own position and those of the team from grant funding,
    • Other interests: None in ODS substances
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is from partial support from a fund at the Ozone Secretariat, the rest is voluntary.
  6. Pursuant to paragraph 11 oftheCOI Guidelines, I declare that I have not declined to disclose information falling within paragraph 10 ofthose Guidelines.
  7. I undertake to disclose any material change to any ofthe above information, pursuant to paragraph 9 oftheCOI Guidelines, within 30 days of any such change.
  8. I undertake to make further declarations ofinterest annually for so long as I remain a member of the TEAP body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2022 after I have signed it.

Signed: Ian Porter
Date: 2022-02-08

Member

Name
Affiliation
Country
Independent Expert
Australia
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Henry Jonathan Banks, residing in Australia, a Member of MBTOC, of Refrigeration TOC till 31st December 2022 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 a private consultant with specialisations in technologies for postharvest preservation of grains (e.g. wheat) and other durable (dry) food grains, control of insect infestation in stored grains and similar crops, particularly with toxic and nontoxic gases, and biology and identification of particular stored product pests, including some of biosecurity interest. Formerly a research scientist with CSIRO, a government research organisation.
  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 do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body. Patents generated in such areas of interest, generated during my tenure in CSIRO have all been assigned to my then employer.
    • Financial interests: I do not have 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: Income from consultancy activities is received by Grainsmith Pty Ltd. This proprietary company also manages my personal superannuation fund. I and my spouse are the only directors of this company.
    • Government advice and other policy development: I accept consultancies from government bodies from time to time to provide advice on insect pest control in postharvest and allied situations . Some a dvice is related to biosecurity (QPS) matters and may involve use of methyl bromide fumigation and alternatives.
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: none at present
    • Other interests: (if answer is yes describe briefly)
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is personal,
  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 TEAP body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2022 after I have signed it.

Signed:Henry Jonathan Banks
Date: 2022-03-03

Oxylow BV
Netherlands
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, fred bergwerff, residing in Netherlands, a Senior Expert of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP), and Member of MBTOC till 31st December 2022 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. Working in the field of CA & heathtreatments in the R&D part Own a Coconutfactory in Vietnam
  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 do not have) proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body. (if answer is yes describe briefly)
    • Financial interests: I do not have) ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work. (if answer is yes describe briefly)
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: do not have
    • Government advice and other policy development: do not have
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: do not have
    • Other interests: do not have
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is paid by my own -;)
  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 TEAP body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2022 after I have signed it.

Signed: Fred Bergweff
Date: 2022-03-11

Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II
Morocco
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Mohammed Besri, residing in Morocco, Member of MBTOC till 1st January 2026 declare as follows:

  1. I have read the Conict 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 Emeritus Professor at the Hassan II Institute of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine. My responsibilities include teaching and research in Plant Pathology and Integrated Diseases management of air borne, soil borne and post harvest pathogens.
  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 do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
    • Financial interests: I do not have 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: consultancies with UNEP and UNIDO and other international organisations
    • Government advice and other policy development: None
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None
    • Other interests: None. Neither Prof. Mohammed Besri nor his wife or their children own stock or have proprietary interest in companies producing ODS or their alternatives or substitutes.
  5. As an A5 member, my travel and accommodation to attend the MBTOC meetings are funded by UNEP’s Ozone Secretariat. I conduct all work relating to MBTOC on a voluntary (unpaid) basis
  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 TEAP body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2022 after I have signed it.

Mohammed Besri
Date: 28/01/2022

Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences
China
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Aocheng Cao, residing in China, Member of MBTOC till 31st December 2022 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 a Research Professor at the Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS). My responsibilities include the development of chemical and non-chemical technologies to control soil-borne diseases, nematodes and weeds, and the implement of Stockholm Convention on persistent organic pollutants.
  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 do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
    • Financial interests: I do not have 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: by Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, a non-profit institution.
    • Government advice and other policy development: Providing technical support for Chinese Government.
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: by the Institute of Plant Protection (IPP), CAAS. IPP-CAAS receives funds from Chinese Government and some fund from cooperation partners to develop technologies for pest control.
    • Other interests: No.
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is UNEP.
  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 TEAP body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2022 after I have signed it.

Signed:Aocheng Cao
Date: 2022-02-12

Ministry for Primary Industries
New Zealand
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Ken Glassey, residing in New Zealand, Member of MBTOC till 31st December 2022 declare as follows:

  1. I have read the Conict 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 (describe your activity) a Senior Adviser at the Ministry for Primary Industries. My responsibilities include setting standards for treatments and treatment applicators for the biosecurity treatments programme.
  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 do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body. (if answer is yes describe briey)
    • Financial interests: I do not have 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: (if answer is yes describe briey)
    • Government advice and other policy development: I provide technical advice when required.
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None
    • Other interests: None
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is via the Ministry for Primary Industries for my time and currently have no funding source for travel.
  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 ofinterest annually for so long as I remain a member of the TEAP body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2022 after I have signed it.

Ken Glassey
Date: 2022-01-28

Fumigator
Philippines
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Alfredo T. Gonzalez, residing in Philippines, Member of MBTOC till 31st December 2022 declare as follows

  1. I have read the Conict 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 president of Mega Manila Pest Management Specialists, Inc., a company with an Interest in the Montreal Protocol because it uses Methyl Bromide for Quarantine and Pre-shipment as well as ISPM 15 treatments for wood packaging materials. My responsibilities include providing policy direction for the company, training of fumigators, design of pest management programs to cater to the needs of clientelle. I am an accredited trainer for the Australian Fumigation Accreditation Scheme (AFAS), training fumigators in the Philippines, engaged in fumigation of products bound for Australia. I am also a fumigation trainer for the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) under the Department of Agriculture of the Philippines.
  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 do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
    • Financial interests: I do not have 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:
    • Government advice and other policy development:
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants:
    • Other interests: I have no interests that may run in conict with TEAP or any TOC.
  5. UNEP
  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 ofthe above information, pursuant to paragraph 9 oftheCOI Guidelines, within 30 days of any such change.
  8. I undertake to make further declarations ofinterest annually for so long as I remain a member of the TEAP body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2022 after I have signed it

Alfredo T. González 
Date: 2022-01-28

MAFF
Japan
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Takashi Misumi, residing in Japan, Member of MBTOC till 31st December 2022 declare as follows:

  1. I have read the Conict 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 a chief researcher and the head of Quarantine Disinfestation Technology Section, Research Division, Yokohama plant protection station of Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries (MAFF). My responsibilities include development of plant quarantine treatments as phytosanitary measures and technical advices to both bilateral and multilateral consultation related to plant quarantine issues. Methyl bromide (MB) or MB alternative fumigations or techniques may be included in the phytosanitary measures.
  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 do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
    • Financial interests: I do not have 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 Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries (MAFF), Government of Japan.
    • Government advice and other policy development: As one of technical experts, I give technical advice to Japanese delegation for The Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM) under International Plant Protection Convention. Member counties of IPPC discuss International Standard Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) in CPM, and MB or alternatives to MB may be adopted into ISPM as phytosanitary treatments.
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: N/A
    • Other interests: N/A
  5. The source off unding for my participation in the work of MBTOC is the International Department of MAFF. The Research Division of Yokohama plant protection station is a research institute for plant quarantine and is not under the jurisdiction of the International Department of MAFF.
  6. Pursuant to paragraph 11 oftheCOI Guidelines, I declare that I have not declined to disclose information falling within paragraph 10 ofthose Guidelines.
  7. I undertake to disclose any material change to any ofthe above information, pursuant to paragraph 9 oftheCOI Guidelines, within 30 days of any such change.
  8. I undertake to make further declarations ofinterest annually for so long as I remain a member of the TEAP body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2022 after I have signed it.

Signed: Takashi Misumi
Date: 2022-01-27

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Türkiye
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Ayşe ÖZDEM, residing in Turkey, a Member of MBTOC till 31st December 2022 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 (describe your activity) nominated of Methyl Bromide Technical Options Committee (MBTOC)
  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/ do not have) proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body. (if answer is yes describe briefly)
    • Financial interests: I (have/ do not have) ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work. (if answer is yes describe briefly)
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: (if answer is yes describe briefly)
    • Government advice and other policy development: (if answer is yes describe briefly)
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: (if answer is yes describe briefly)
    • Other interests: (if answer is yes describe briefly)
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of MBTOC is
  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 TEAP body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2022 after I have signed it.

Signed: Ayşe Özdem
Date: 2022-03-11

German Ministry for Protection of the Environment
Germany
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Prof. Dr. Christoph Reichmuth, residing in Germany, Member of MBTOC till 31st December 2022 declare as follows:

  1. I have read the Conict 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 (describe your activity) expert for fumigation against pests in Agriculture
  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 do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body. (if answer is yes describe briey)
    • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work. (if answer is yes describe briey)
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: (I am retired and still active emeritus professor of Humboldt-University-of Berlin and former director of the Institute for Ecological Chemistry, Plant Chemistry and stored Product Protection of the German Ministry for Agriculture)
    • Government advice and other policy development: (see above)
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: (none)
    • Other interests: (none)
  5. Govenmental funding of the travel and meeting participation (MBTOC) by the German Ministry for Protection of the Environment
  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 TEAP body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2022 after I have signed it.

Signed: Christoph Reichmuth
Date: March 18, 2021

IRTA – Department of Plant Protection
Spain
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Jordi Riudavets, residing in Spain, Member of MBTOC till 31st December 2022 declare as follows:

  1. I have read the Conict 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 do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
    • Financial interests: I do not have 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 do not have 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 do not have interests that may run inconict with TEAP or MBTOC
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of MBTOC was in the past the Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica of the Spanish Government. Nowadays I do not have external funding for my participation.
  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 ofthe above information, pursuant to paragraph 9 oftheCOI 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 TEAP body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2022 after I have signed it.

Signed: Jordi Riudavets
Date: 2022-01-27

Japan Fumigation Technology Association
Japan
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Akio Tateya, residing in Japan, Member of MBTOC 31st December 2022 declare as follows:

  1. I have read the Conict 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 technical adviser of Japan Fumigation Technology Association which does not pay to me. My responsibilities include collection of the information on the use of methyl bromide and consideration on alternatives to methyl bromide for the use of soil disinfestation and of plant quarantine.
  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 do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
    • Financial interests: I do not have 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: No
    • Government advice and other policy development: No
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: No
    • Other interests:
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of MBTOC is from my personal contribution.
  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 ofinterest annually for so long as I remain a member of the TEAP body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2022 after I have signed it.

Akio Tateya
Date: 2022-01-28

National Institute for Agricultural Technology
Argentina
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Alejandro Valeiro, residing in Argentina, a Member of MBTOC till 31st December 2022 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 in charge of the LABINTEX external Lab, which is the focal point for the relationship between INTA and the European agriculture research institutions.
  3. Yes I understand that 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. Nor me, my personal partner nor my dependents have any conflicting interests.
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is UNEP.
  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 TEAP body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2022 after I have signed it.

Alejandro H. Valeiro
Date: 2022-03-11

University of Stellenbosch
South Africa
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Nicholas Vink, residing in South Africa, Member of MBTOC till 31st December 2022 declare as follows:

  1. I have read the Conict 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 a retired Professor in Agricultural Economics at Stellenbosch University (Emeritus Professor). My remaining responsibilities include research, minimal teaching, supervision of postgraduate students and community outreach. I am also a Director of Companies.
  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 do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
    • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work.
    • None of the employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions that I hold are related to the activities of TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
    • Government advice and other policy development: None currently
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None currently
    • Other interests: None currently
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is UNEP
  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 ofinterest annually for so long as I remain a member of the TEAP body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2022 after I have signed it.

Signed: Nicholas Vink
Date: 2022-01-27

United States Department of Agriculture
United States of America
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Timothy Widmer, residing in United States of America, Memberof MBTOC till 31st December 2022 declare as follows:

  1. I have read the Conict 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 a National Program Leader for the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), an agency in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). My responsibilities include providing leadership and direction for national and regional research programs, in ARS, that are related to plant health. The emphasis of the research program is the development of effective disease management strategies that are environmentally friendly, safe for consumers, and compatible with sustainable and protable crop production.
  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 do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
    • Financial interests: I do not have 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 ARS, which is an agency of the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA has an interest in the implementation of the Montreal Protocol, but in my capacity, I only provide expert, technical advice on any matter. I am not involved in policy decisions.
    • Government advice and other policy development: As a National Program Leader for the United States government, I could be asked to provide only technical advice on pest control, including the use of methyl bromide or alternatives, as used for pest, weed, or plant disease control. I am not involved in policy decisions.
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: As a National Program Leader for ARS, I have leadership responsibilities for coordinating ARS research programs on plant health. The program sometimes includes research to develop strategies for methyl bromide alternatives, or for the development of alternatives to other ozone-depleting substances.
    • 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 TEAP is Agricultural Research Service, United States Department ofAgriculture.
  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 oftheCOI 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 TEAP body.
  9. I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2022 after I have signed it.

Signed:
Date: 2022-02-11