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TEAP Co-chairs

Name
Affiliation
Country
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
United States of America
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Bella Maranion, residing in United States of America, a Co-chair of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP) 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 full-time employee of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (USEPA), Washington, DC. My responsibilities include working as Senior Advisor to the Stratospheric Protection Division, supporting the U.S. transition away from ozone-depleting substances (ODS) and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). In this capacity, I work supporting transitions within the various sectors of use and on issues such as recovery/recycling and destruction at end of life with related government and nongovernmental organizations and stakeholders in the U.S. The USEPA has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because the Agency is responsible for implementing national regulations and policies to meet the US commitments under the Protocol. In addition, the USEPA has funded government and non-governmental organizations working on ozone layer protection, atmospheric science, and environmental and health effects research.
  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 do not hold any other position in any entity which has an interest in the subject matter of the TEAP.
    • Government advice and other policy development: My responsibilities at the USEPA may include providing information and advice to stakeholders on the interpretation and compliance with national regulations to protect the ozone layer and related to the transition away from ODS and HFCs in the U.S. I do not provide advice on significant issues to a government with respect to its implementation of the Montreal Protocol or engage in the development of significant policy positions of a government for a Montreal Protocol meeting.
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: I am not performing any paid research activities or receive any fellowships or grants.
    • Other interests: I do not have other interests related to the subject matter of the TEAP.
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is USEPA.
  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 2025 after I have signed it.

Signed: Bella Maranion 
Date: 2025-02-04 

 

Independent Consultant
Colombia
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Marta Pizano, residing in Colombia, a Co-chair of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP)Co-chair of MBTOC, and Member of the TEAP Replenishment Task Force (RTF) 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 an independent consultant often working for the Montreal Protocol Implementing Agencies. In the past I have been 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. Currently, 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 its Kigali Amendment, SDGs, gender mainstreaming and others of relevance to the Protocol. I have worked for the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Ozone Secretariat and the World Bank (WB). Currently, I mostly assist the OzonAction Programme of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) with commuication materials . I have also assisted the Montreal Protocol Multilateral Fund (MLF) with monitoring and evaluation work. These assignments 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.
    • 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: Consultant, as described above
    • Government advice and other policy development: No
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: No
    • Other interests: Consultant for International agencies such as USAID, CBI, ITC, UNDP and others mainly on enhancing competitiveness in agricultural sectors (mainly horticulture) geared for export in developing countries; climate smart agriculture; replacing highly toxic pesticides; and others. Editor and writer.
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is UNEP through its Ozone Secretariat, covering my travel and accomnodation plus an administrative fee for report preparation, meeting organization and others as related to 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 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Marta Pizano
Date: 2026-01-08

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Ashley Woodcock, residing in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a Co-chair of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP) and Member of the Medical and Chemicals Technical Options Committee 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 Professor of Respiratory Medicine at University of Manchester, and Consultant Physician at the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. I am Chairman of Axalbion and Board Member for Reacta Healthcare neither of which have related activities to the Montreal Protocol. I am a voluntary Trustee the British Medical Association Foundation and the North West Lung Centre Charity, and Advisor to the JP Moulton Charity, none of which have activities related to the Montreal Protocol I have received an honorarium from GlaxoSmithKline in Sept 2025 for participating in an education session on "Green inhalers".
  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 Chairman of Axalbion and Board Member for Reacta Healthcare neither of which have related activities to the Montreal Protocol. I am a voluntary Trustee the British Medical Association Foundation and the North West Lung Centre Charity, and Advisor to the JP Moulton Charity, none of which have activities related to the Montreal Protocol I have received an honorarium from GlaxoSmithKline in Sept 2025 for participating in an education session on "Green inhalers".
    • Government advice and other policy development: None
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None
    • Other interests: None
  5. The source of travel funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is the University of Manchester and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
  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 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Ashley Woodcock
Date: 2026-01-08

Senior Expert Member

Name
Affiliation
Country
Independent Expert
Brazil
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Suely Machado Carvalho, residing in Brazil, a Senior Expert of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP) and Co-chair of the TEAP Replenishment Task Force (RTF) 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 an independent expert. I have retired from UNDP as director of the Montreal Protocol and Chemicals Unit in 2013. Since then, I have worked as consultant for different MLF implementing agencies and currently for some NGOs, such as IGSD-USA, and IEI-Brazil, mainly on awareness campaigns, energy efficiency policies and projects, and Montreal Protocol synergies. On Chemicals, I was lead consultant for the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Convention Secretariat on the Assessment of the funding needed by developing-country Parties and Parties with economies in transition for the implementation of the Stockholm Convention over the Period 2026-2030. This assessment work has been finalized and I am currently not engaged in any further consultancy with BRS.
  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: Consultancy described above.
    • Government advice and other policy development: Not applied
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: none
    • Other interests: Several, not related to Montreal Protocol
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is the Ozone Secretariat, as an A5 TEAP member
  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 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Suely Machado Carvalho
Date: 2026-01-27

Independent Consultant
India
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Sukumar Devotta, residing in India, a Senior Expert of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP)Member of RTOC, and Member of the TEAP Replenishment Task Force (RTF) 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 currently not attached to any agencies or institutes. I am an independent consultant without any long term contracts with any agency, except for short-term, as and when approached.
  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 currently have a short-term advisory consultancy on RMP in India.
    • Government advice and other policy development: I am invited as a honorary member by the Government of India to monitor the progress made in India on MLF funded projects.
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None.
    • Other interests: Any matter related to environmental issues.
  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 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Sukumar Devotta
Date: 2026-01-09

Independent Expert
Lebanon
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Bassam Elassaad, residing in Canada, a Senior Expert of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP)Member of RTOC, and Member of the TEAP Replenishment Task Force (RTF) 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 an independent expert providing services to UN Implementing Agencies on matters related to the Montreal Protocol and Kigali Amendment. I prepare project documents for KIPs, HPMPs, and conversion projects. I also train Customs officers and occasionally work on technical studies for the implementing agencies.
  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: Independent consultant, registered consultancy under "Elassaad & Associates"
    • Government advice and other policy development: None directly. I provide services to implementing agencies as described under (2) above.
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None
    • Other interests: None
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is voluntary for the time spent. The Ozone Secretariat provides transportation and DSA for TEAP, RTOC, and RTF related 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 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 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Bassam Elassaad
Date: 2026-01-09

Gluckman Consulting Limited
United Kingdom
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Ray Gluckman, residing in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a Senior Expert of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP) and Member of RTOC 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 Director of Gluckman Consulting Limited, a company wholly owned by myself and my wife. My responsibilities include: • I work as a technical and policy consultant specialising in refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pumps (RACHP) and other uses of fluorinated GHG gases. • Much of my RACHP work relates to the evaluation of ways of reducing the GHG emissions from high GWP refrigerants e.g. through use of alternative lower GWP refrigerants, leak reduction and refrigerant recovery and re-use. • I also provide guidance on ways of improving the energy efficiency of RACHP systems. • An important part of my current work relates to the modelling of the use of F-Gases in RACHP and other end use markets. This includes models for individual countries and also a global model. • In the last few years I have worked on topics related to F-Gas Regulations and the Montreal Protocol for various public sector clients including the UK Government (Defra and DESNZ), UNEP, World Bank and IFC, Ozone Secretariat, Multilateral Fund and the EU Commission. • I also carry out projects on these topics for various private sector clients, including EPEE, GFCCC, Ricardo and Kingfisher, including advice on implementation of existing Regulations on ODS and HFCs and the possible impact of future Regulations.
  3. Neither I, nor my wife or my children own stock or have proprietary interest in companies producing ODS or their alternatives or substitutes.
  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 a Director of Gluckman Consulting Limited, with activities as described in (2) above.
    • Government advice and other policy development: Carrying out consultancy projects for various public sector bodies as described in (2) above
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: Providing HFC modelling support to InHale Research project on global HFC emissions for University consortium led by University of Bristol, UK.
    • Other interests: None
  5. I conduct all work relating to TEAP on an entirely voluntary (unpaid) basis. The UK Government Environment Ministry (Defra) might pay for travel expenses to TEAP meetings if funds are available
  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 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Ray Gluckman
Date: 2026-01-18

Independent Consultant
Costa Rica
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Marco A Gonzalez Salazar, residing in Costa Rica, a Senior Expert of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP) and Member of the TEAP Replenishment Task Force (RTF) 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 an independent expert/ consultant. I have worked over the years as consultant and senior expert/adviser, with multilateral and national institutions, and with governments on a pro bono/voluntary and short-term contractual basis, i.e. GEF, UNEP, IGSD. My areas of expertise include topics related to governance of Multilateral Environmental Agreements, to the Vienna Convention and its Montreal Protocol, to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, to energy efficiency and . I conduct all work related to TEAP and its Task Forces on a voluntary basis.
  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: As stated above
    • Government advice and other policy development: As stated above
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None
    • Other interests: Since my official retirement from the Ozone Secretariat, I am more involved in writing technical papers and books about the Vienna Convention and its Montreal Protocol Montreal Protocol to highlight their architecture, special features, successes, their relationship with other MEAs in particular with the UNFCCC and the challenges ahead
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is UNEP/ the Ozone Secretariat/ UNEP trust Fund.
  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 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Marco A Gonzalez Salazar
Date: 2026-02-11

Peking University
China
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Shiqiu Zhang, residing in China, a Senior Expert of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP) and Member of the TEAP Replenishment Task Force (RTF) 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 Professor of Peking University, Beijing of China. My responsibilities include teaching courses and conducting research activities in the fields of Environmental Economics, environmental policy and governance.
  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: University activities and academic activities.
    • Government advice and other policy development: I do consultancy for national and local Governments on environmental pollution control and policy issues.
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: I am not the recipients of any paid research activities or any fellowships or grants for work related to a proposed use of an ozone-depleting substance or an alternative to a proposed use of an ozone depleting substance.
    • Other interests: None
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of the TEAP and its RTF is on an entirely voluntary (unpaid) basis, Travel expenses associated with TEAP and task forces meetings are paid by UNEP, and sometimes by Peking University.
  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 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Shiqiu Zhang
Date: 2026-01-20

TOC Co-Chair

Name
Affiliation
Country
American University in Cairo
Egypt
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Omar Abdelaziz, residing in Egypt, a Technical Options Committee Co-chair of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP), Co-chair of RTOC, and Member of the TEAP Replenishment Task Force (RTF) 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 an Associate Professor at the American University in Cairo, Department of Mechanical Engineering working in the field of Thermal and Fluid Sciences. I teach undergraduate and graduate courses and supervise graduate and undergraduate students. I also conduct independent internally and externally funded research related to building energy efficiency, computational fluid dynamics, data center cooling, and advanced HVAC&R cooling technologies. I have outside activities in the form of independent consulting activities as an international independent consultant with different clients such as the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, the United Nations Environment Programme Cool Coalition, The Multi-Lateral Fund Secretariat, The United Nations Development Program, Philanthropic organizations, NGOs, Research Laboratories, Consulting firms, and Manufacturers. I am currently the President and Principal Consultant at MOGA Consulting Inc., niche consulting firm based in the USA focused on cooling technology and policy research, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability consultancies. Finally, sometimes I get invited to review project proposals or provide expert advice for a fee.
  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: Associate Professor at the American University in Cairo and President and Principal Consultant at Mogan Consulting Inc..
    • Government advice and other policy development: I don't provide any direct Government advice. I don't participate in policy development except in technical support for local and international codes and standards through ASHRAE, AHRI, and the Egyptian Organisation of Standards.
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: At the American University in Cairo, I have 2 actively funded project: a) "Innovating Financial Mechanisms for Promoting Clean Energy Transition and Energy Efficiency in the MENA Region", funded by the International Development Research Agency (IDRC) and managed by Econoler, and b) Development of Magnetocaloric Refrigerator, funded by the Egyptian ASRT
    • Other interests: Building Energy Efficiency, Advanced cooling technologies
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is UNEP Ozone secretariat for travel expenses and my personal time. I receive no external funds otherwise.
  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 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Omar Abdelaziz
Date: 2026-01-13

Independent Expert
Brazil
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, ANTONIO PAULO ALTOE, residing in Brazil, a Technical Options Committee Co-chair of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP) and Co-chair of Foams Technical Options Committee 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 self-employed as independent consultant in Polyurethane Technology. My responsibilities include formulation development, technical service, and processing advice for polyurethane industry. Currently I am working in projects for MCassab Smart PUR - Brazil – -Polyurethane
  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: • Except for my activities as consultant in polyurethane technology (MCassab Brazil), I’m not employed by, do not consult for, do not serve as a director of, or hold any other position for any entity which has an interest in the subject matter of the TEAP, FTOC
    • Government advice and other policy development: I provide technical information about alternatives and options for the transition of Montreal Protocol controlled substances that is used by Brazil, other parties, and other organizations in their implementation of the Montreal Protocol. Neither I, nor my spouse, engage in the development of significant policy positions of a government for a Montreal Protocol meeting.
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: No conflict
    • Other interests: No conflict
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP and FTOC is UN Ozone Secretariat
  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 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: ANTONIO PAULO ALTOE
Date: 2026-02-01

Collins Aerospace
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Adam Chattaway, residing in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a Technical Options Committee Co-chair of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP), Co-chair of the Fire Suppression Technical Options Committee, and Member of the TEAP Replenishment Task Force (RTF) 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 retired aerospace engineer, with over 36 years experience of research and development in the field of halon replacements.
  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: None relevant to the work of the Montreal Protocol.
    • Government advice and other policy development: My role as an FSTOC co-chair and a member of the Replenishment Task force entails giving policy-neutral, policy relevant advice to parties, and to the UK Government.
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None.
    • Other interests: None relevant to the work of the Montreal Protocol.
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is the UK Government, the United Nations Ozone Secretariat, and, where necessary, my own personal funds.
  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 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Adam Chattaway
Date: 2026-01-08

INSTITUTO MAUÁ DE TECNOLOGIA (IMT)
Brazil
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Roberto de Aguiar Peixoto, residing in Brazil, a Technical Options Committee Co-chair of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP) and Co-chair of RTOC 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 part-time Professor of Mechanical Engineering, teaching postgraduate courses at the Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia, a technical university located in São Caetano do Sul, São Paulo, Brazil. Additionally, I work as an independent consultant for organizations addressing refrigeration and air conditioning issues, as well as those involved in climate-related initiatives under the Montreal Protocol and the UNFCCC. My consultancy work includes collaborations with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and is conducted on a short-term assignment basis.
  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 work as a Professor of postgraduate courses at the Instituto Maua de Tecnologia, a Technical University in Sao Caetano do Sul, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Occasionally I work as an independent consultant. I consult for various entities. These include organisations dealing with refrigeration and air conditioning issues, and organisations dealing with Montreal Protocol and UNFCCC related climate issues, including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). All consultancies are conducted on a short-term assignment basis.
    • Government advice and other policy development: None
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None
    • Other interests: Npne
  5. The source of funding for my participation in TEAP-related work is as follows: I conduct all work related to TEAP, RTOC, and TSBs on a fully voluntary and unpaid basis. Travel and accommodation expenses for my participation in TEAP, RTOC, and TSB meetings are funded by UNEP Nairobi.
  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 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Roberto de Aguiar Peixoto
Date: 2026-01-28

AGC Inc.
Japan
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Takeshi Eriguchi, residing in Japan, a Technical Options Committee Co-chair of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP) and Co-chair of the Medical and Chemicals Technical Options Committee 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 senior manager at AGC Inc. based on Tokyo, which manufactures HCFCs, HFCs, HFEs, HCFOs and HFOs. I'm working for the company to provide support to the company’s environmental sustainability objectives including ozone and climate protection under the MP.
  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 work at AGC Inc.
    • Government advice and other policy development: None
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None
    • Other interests: None
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is AGC Inc.
  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 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Takeshi Eriguchi
Date: 2026-01-16

Universitá Politecnica delle Marche
Italy
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Fabio Polonara, residing in Italy, a Technical Options Committee Co-chair of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP) and Co-chair of RTOC 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 retired professor of Fisica tecnica industriale (Thermal Sciences) at Università Politecnica delle Marche (UNIVPM) in Ancona, Italy. I still have some responsibilities, e.g. teaching courses and in the fields of Thermal sciences, Thermal systems, Refrigeration and air conditioning, Renewable energies and Energy saving technologies. I occasionally work as a consultant for Companies, Local Government Bodies and UN Implementing Agencies in fields such as Energy planning, Renewables and Refrigeration. All consultancies are conducted on a short-term assignment basis. At present I work as a consultant for UNIDO.
  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: Activities and consultancy as described in numeral 2) above.
    • Government advice and other policy development: I occasionally do consultancy for Local Government Bodies and UN Implementing Agencies on energy planning and environmental issues.
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None related to ODS or their alternatives.
    • Other interests: None related to ODS or their alternatives.
  5. I conduct the work for TEAP and RTOC and TSBs on an entirely voluntary (unpaid) basis. Travel expenses associated with TEAP and RTOC and TSBs meetings are paid by the Ministry of Environment and Energy Security of Italy (MASE) through a Small Scale Funding Agreement (SSFA) between UNEP and UNIVPM.
  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 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Fabio Polonara
Date: 2026-01-31

La Trobe University
Australia
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Ian Porter, residing in Australia, a Technical Options Committee Co-chair of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP) and Co-chair of 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. Besides my contributions to the Parties of the Montreal Protocol, I work as a Research Professor at Latrobe University in Victoria, Australia. I have led research programs related to seeking alternatives to non QPS (Quarantine and Preshipment) and QPS uses of methyl bromide and methods to reduce emissions of nitrous oxide in horticultural industries and other projects related to control of soilborne plant pathogens. My team still lead programs related to seeking alternatives for methyl bromide for QPS uses. I also lead other programs not related to ODS substances, including understanding the impact of smoke taint from bushfires in the wine industry. In the past I have also acted as a consultant to governments and implementing agencies to review uses and develop strategic plans to phase out methyl bromide.
  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 lead a research team who partly conduct research on alternatives to methyl bromide for Quarantine and Preshipment uses.
    • Government advice and other policy development: I provide technical advice to governments on ODS sustances as required
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None related to ODS susbstances
    • Other interests: None related to ODS susbstances
  5. The source of funding for part of my participation in the work of TEAP is from a fund at the Ozone Secretariat. The rest of my work is done voluntarily.
  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 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Ian Porter
Date: 2026-01-20

Five Rivers Research & Consulting LLC
United States of America
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Natarajan RAJENDRAN, residing in United States of America, a Technical Options Committee Co-chair of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP)Co-chair of RTOC, and Member of the TEAP Replenishment Task Force (RTF) 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 an independent consultant with nearly 40 years of experience in the RACHP industry in various roles - research, product development, sales, marketing, policy and innovation. I currently own a consulting firm called Five Rivers Research and Consulting LLC, based in Dayton, Ohio, U.S.A.
  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: Independent consultant for Oakridge National Laboratories (Subject Matter Expert, SME), UN MultiLateral Fund (SME), Sustana Cooling Impact Partnership (Advisor, uncompensated), M.S.A (Organization development advisor)
    • Government advice and other policy development: None
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None
    • Other interests: Volunteer positions: ASHRAE CEBD board member; EARTH at University of Kansas (Science Advisory Board member); University of Northern Ohio (Member of Engineering Dean Advisory Board)
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is - travel expenses only are reimbursed jointly by the Alliance for Responsible Atmospheric Policy (ARAP) and the Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).
  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 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Natarajan RAJENDRAN
Date: 2026-01-08

Planet Futures
Australia
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Helen Tope, residing in Australia, a Technical Options Committee Co-chair of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP), Co-chair of the Medical and Chemicals Technical Options Committee, and Member of the TEAP Replenishment Task Force (RTF) 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 Principal Consultant and Director of Planet Futures, and former Principal Consultant of Energy International Australia P.L. My activities as an independent consultant are to provide strategic, policy, technical advice and services to government, industry and other non- governmental organisations on climate change, ozone-depleting substances, and other environmental issues. I am also Adjunct Professor, within the Office of the Executive Dean, Faculty of Health, Deakin University. I am also a member of the Advisory Board of the Development of Advanced Radiochemical Technologies (DART) Australian Research Council Industrial Transformation Training Centre.
  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: My business, Planet Futures, has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because my potential clients are also interested in these topics, and I consult for organisations that support the Montreal Protocol in phasing out controlled substances. My late spouse, Mr. Michael Atkinson, was also my business partner whose business, Energy International Australia, had an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol. During 2010, Dr. Stephen O. Andersen, Mr. Atkinson and I were unpaid advisors to a UNEP project on investment metrics for identifying technology that minimizes climate and other impacts when replacing ozone-depleting and high-GWP substances. In 2012, the Australian Government’s then Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities engaged then Energy International Australia to conduct a periodic review of Australia’s halon essential uses requirements in the civilian sector. In 2019-2020, the Australian Government’s Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment engaged Planet Futures to conduct a review of Australia’s future non-defence halon requirements. During 2021-2023, I was contracted by UNEP to write a number of articles of a technical nature for its website. During 2021-2023, I was participating as an unpaid contributor to an Environmental Impact of Inhaled Medicines Writing Group of the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand. Since 2023, I am appointed as Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, as an honorary appointee, through which I have been participating in the development of a National Sustainable Asthma Care Roadmap. Since 2025, I am appointed as a member of the Advisory Board of the Development of Advanced Radiochemical Technologies (DART) Australian Research Council Industrial Transformation Training Centre, which holds no interest in the subject matter of the Montreal Protocol.
    • Government advice and other policy development: See above under Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions.
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None.
    • Other interests: None.
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is UNEP's Ozone Secretariat, which provides funding support towards administrative and travel costs associated with my participation as co-chair of the Medical and Chemical Technical Options Committee and member of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel. As a self-employed consultant, the time supplied to conduct work related to the Medical and Chemical Technical Options Committee and the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel and its subsidiary bodies is 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 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Helen Tope
Date: 2026-01-19

Jensen Hughes Inc
United States of America
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Dr. Daniel P. Verdonik, residing in United States of America, a Technical Options Committee Co-chair of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP) and Co-chair of the Fire Suppression Technical Options Committee 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 Vice President at Jensen Hughes, a specialty consulting company, working in Columbia, Maryland and Arlington, Virginia, providing consulting services in fire protection and environmental management. Jensen Hughes has an interest in the topics of the Montreal Protocol because it provides a wide range of fire protection research, design and consulting services to government and corporate clients, including work related to halons and hydrofluorocarbons and their alternatives.
  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 have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work. I am a share-holder in Jensen Hughes, which does not own stock in companies producing ODSs, or alternatives or substitutes to ODSs. I also have shareholdings through general mutual funds where I have no control over the selection of shares. My spouse and step-son do not own or exercise control over shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work except for shareholdings through general mutual funds where they have no control over the selection of shares.
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: Vice President, Global Service Line Leader for Environment and Corrosion at Jensen Hughes.
    • Government advice and other policy development: I provide advice to the U.S. Government on policies for use or phase-out of halons, other ODSs and their alternatives. Neither my spouse nor my step-son provide advice on significant issues to a government with respect to its implementation of the Montreal Protocol or engage in the development of significant policy positions of a government for a Montreal Protocol meeting.
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: Neither I, my spouse, nor my step-son are the recipients of any paid research activities or any fellowships or grants for work related to a proposed use of an ozone-depleting substance or an alternative to a proposed use of an ozone depleting substance.
    • Other interests: Neither I, my spouse, nor my step-son have other interests related to the subject matter of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel or the Montreal Protocol.
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is from the U.S. Government and the Halon Alternatives Research Corporation, which is a not-for-profit industry coalition that in turn receives contributions for this funding from members. Recent past contributors have been BP Exploration Alaska, ConocoPhillips Alaska, ChemoursTM (a wholly owned subsidiary of DuPont), Firetrace International, and Amerex. Any additional corporate contributors will be reported under the provisions of paragraph 7 below. From time-to-time, Jensen Hughes may also provide its internal support for labour and travel for me to attend Fire Suppression Technical Options Committee, Technology and Economics Assessment Panel, Temporary Subsidiary Body, or Montreal Protocol meetings.
  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 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Dr. Daniel P. Verdonik
Date: 2026-02-02

Trane Technologies
United States of America
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Helen Walter-Terrinoni, residing in United States of America, a Technical Options Committee Co-chair of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP), Co-chair of Foams Technical Options Committee, and Member of the TEAP Replenishment Task Force (RTF) 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 director of global policy
  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 have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work. Retirement and investment
    • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: I am employed at Trane Technologies
    • Government advice and other policy development: I provide technical information to policymakers regarding technology transitions.
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: Modeling work is unpaid and voluntary
    • Other interests: None
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is Trane Technologies
  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 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Helen Walter-Terrinoni
Date: 2026-01-20

China Association of Fluorine and Silicone Industry (CAFSI)
China
Disclosure of Interest Declaration

I, Jianjun ZHANG, residing in China, a Technical Options Committee Co-chair of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP) and Co-chair of the Medical and Chemicals Technical Options Committee 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 now working voluntarily for China Association of Fluorine and Silicone Industry (CAFSI) as director of Regulatory Affairs and Production Supervision Committee. CAFSI is a non- profit industrial association representing for the fluorine industry in China with it's member companies engaging in production of ODS and HFCs as well as their alternatives
  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: None
    • Government advice and other policy development: None
    • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None
    • Other interests: None
  5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is supported by 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 2026 after I have signed it.

Signed: Jianjun ZHANG
Date: 2026-01-13