UNEP DTIE OzonAction Programme
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE REGIONAL OZONE NETWORK FOR EUROPE &
CENTRAL ASIA IN YEREVAN, ARMENIA, 18-22 MAY 2009
AGENDA
Monday, 18 May 2009 (Facilitator: Robert Toth, Hungary)
8:30
Registration
9:30
Welcome
01 Opening of the meeting - First Deputy Minister Simon Papyan, Ministry of Nature Protection of
Armenia
02 Welcome remarks - Vidal Consuelo, UNDP Armenia
03 Performance by the children of the Junior Environmental Club "Molorak"
04 Objectives of the ECA network meeting - Halvart Koeppen, UNEP OzonAction
05 Key note on current use of HFCs & HCFCs - trends, alternatives and climate impact - Didier Coloumb,
IIR
Discussion on climate benefits from phase-out and containment of HFCs and HCFCs
11:00
11:00
Coffee / tea
Group photo
11:30
Overview of refrigeration / HPMP-related MOP and ExCom decisions
06 Decisions of MOP XX and issues related to refrigeration / HPMPs for consideration by 29th OEWG
and MOP XXI
07 Decisions of ExCom 55-57 and issues related to refrigeration / HPMPs for consideration by future
ExCom meetings - Iulia Bogatu, Romania (ExCom member)
Discussion on MOP and ExCom decisions
12:15
Briefing on selected ExCom documents
08 ExCom document 57/59 on prioritization of HCFC phase-out technologies - Yerzhan Aisabayev,
OzonAction
09 ExCom document 57/60 on second-stage conversions and cut-off dates for installation of HCFC-based
manufacturing equipment - Yuri Sorokin
Discussion on policy guidance required for HPMP preparation
13:00
Lunch
14:00
HPMP preparation
10 Update on HPMP preparation in Article 5 and CEIT countries – Maksim Surkov, UNDP
11 Update on HPMP preparation in Article 5 and CEIT countries – Yuri Sorokin, UNIDO
12 Observations on HCFC Consumption and HPMPs in CIS Countries - Rick Cooke, UNDP Consultant
Discussion on potential role of national RAC association in HPMP preparation / implementation
15:00
National RAC associations - genesis, membership, financing, mandate, activities, technology choice,
HPMP involvement
13 AREA and the Polish Refrigeration Association - Marek Wawryniuk
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14 AREA and the Hungarian Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Association - Attila Zoltan
15:40
Coffee / tea
16:10
National RAC associations - genesis, membership, financing, mandate, activities, technology choice,
HPMP involvement (continued)
15 Co-operation between the Ministry of Environment and Water and the Hungarian RAC Association Robert Toth
16 Albanian Refrigeration Association - Myftar Mane
17 Armenian Refrigeration Association - Armine Astsatryan, NOU Armenia
18 Georgian Association of Refrigerating, Cryogenic and Air-Conditioning Engineers - Teimuraz
Khutsishvili
19 Kyrgyz Association of Refrigeration Technicians - Zholdoshbek Zhumaliev
20 Moldovian National Refrigeration Associations - Vasile Cartofeanu
21 Romanian General Association of Refrigeration - Gratiela Tarlea
22 Serbian Society for Heating, Ventilation, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration - Branislav Todorovic
23 Tajik Refrigeration Association "Artificial Cold Centre" - Khursged Khusaynov
Discussion on the benefit of networking and information sharing between national RAC assocations
18:30
19:00
Closure of the day
Cocktail reception
Tuesday, 19 May 2009 (Facilitator: Iulia Bogatu, Romania)
8:00
8:00
Collection of DSA for funded participants
Consultation with Bosnia & Herzegovina - CFC consumption, Institutional Strengthening, Beijing
amendment
9:00
Recovery & recycling operations
24 Poland recovery, recycling and reclamation system for CFCs, HCFCs and HFCs - Marek Wawryniuk
25 Georgia recovery & recycling system for refrigerants - Sulkhan Suladze
Discussion on recovery & recyling of HCFC- and HFC-based mixtures - Farkhat Saidiyev
9:45
Thematic presentations
26 Energy efficiency standards and labelling for RAC equipment - Attila Zoltan
27 Market analysis of residential air-conditioning in terms of costs, refrigerants and energy-efficiency Attila Zoltan
28 Certification of personnel / companies and monitoring system for equipment / refrigerants - Attila
Zoltan
Discussion
10:45
Coffee / tea
11:15
Break-out sessions (creating working groups of approx. 10 participants each)
Facilitator and rapporteur:
Group 1: Azra Rogovic, NOU Bosnia and Herzegovina
Group 2: Sonja Rozin, NOU Serbia
Group 3: Syrym Nurgaliev, NOU Kazakhstan
Group 4: Mars Amanaliev, NOU Kyrgyzstan
Topics for discussion (each group to agree on the topics to be discussed):
29 Benefit of networking and information sharing between national RAC associations
29 Role of national RAC associations in HPMP implementation
29 Responsible use & containment of HFCs
29 Any other topic discussed
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29 Drafting of recommendations of break-out sessions
13:00
13:00
Lunch
Consultation with Georgia - Beijing amendment
14:00
Visit of Historical Museum of Armenia
16:00
Reporting back from the break-out sessions:
29 Benefit of networking and information sharing between national RAC associations
29 Role of national RAC associations in HPMP implementation
29 Responsible use & containment of HFCs
29 Any other topic discussed
17:00
Coffee / tea
17:30
Concluding discussion
18:30
19:00
Closure of the day
Departure for dinner outside Yerevan
Wednesday, 20 May 2009 (Facilitator: Azya Muradyan, NOU Armenia)
8:00
8:00
Collection of DSA for funded participants
Consultation with Kazakhstan - MeBr & HCFC consumption, Copenhagen, Montreal & Beijing
amendments
9:00
Overview of other MOP and ExCom decisions (not related to refrigeration / HPMP)
30 Decisions of MOP XX and issues not related to refrigeration / HPMPs for consideration by 29th
OEWG
31 Decisions of ExCom 55-57 and issues not related to refrigeration / HPMPs for consideration by future
ExCom meetings - Iulia Bogatu, Romania (ExCom member)
Discussion
9:45
Briefing on selected ExCom documents
32 ExCom document 57/63 on Institutional Strengthening beyond 2010 - Yerzhan Aisabayev, UNEP
OzonAction
33 ExCom document 57/64 on facility for additional income from loans and other resources - Maksim
Surkov, UNDP
34 ExCom document 57/6 on propects of compliance - Dunja Dobric, NOU Serbia
Discussion
10:45
Coffee / tea
11:15
Follow-up on MOP and ExCom decisions
35 Institutional strengthening reporting and renewals (Decisions 53/39, 56/6) - Yerzhan Aisabayev, UNEP
OzonAction
36 Online facility for Country Programme Implementation and multi-year ageements reporting - Yerzhan
Aisabayev, UNEP OzonAction
Discussion
12:00
Status of compliance, ratification and data reporting
37 Status of compliance, ratification and data reporting - Halvart Koeppen, UNEP OzonAction
Discussion
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12:30
12:30
Lunch break
Consultation Azerbaijan - Beijing amendment
13:30
Methyl bromide related activitis
38 Armenia: MeBr activities (soil-fumigation, international conferences) - Liana Ghahramanyan, NOU
Armenia
39 Kyrgyzstan: MeBr phase-out project, brochure and video on MeBr alternatives - Mars Amanaliev,
NOU Kyrgyzstan
40 Turkmenistan: MeBr phase-out project, national stakeholder consultation, training on methyl bromide
alternatives - Vladimir Verveda, NOU Turkmenistan
41 Use of controlled atmosphere for commodities - Acelya Olpak, EcO2 fumigation company
Discussion
15:00
Coffee / tea
15:30
MDI related activities
42 Kyrgyzstan: MDI project implementation, MDI video - Mars Amanaliev, NOU Kyrgyzstan
43 Armenia: MDI stakeholder consultation - Lilit Ghazaryan, MDI Consultant
44 Turkmenistan: MDI stakeholder consultation - Vladimir, Verveda, NOU Turkmenistan
45 Moldova MDI project implementation - Marina Mindru, NOU Moldova
Discussion
17:00
17:00
Closure of the day
Voluntary side event: Preparation of China ECA Dialog in Urumqi, China, 23.25 June 2009
Thursday, 21 May 2009 (Facilitator: Vladimir Verveda, NOU Turkmenistan)
8:00
Consultation with Armenia - Montreal & Beijing amendments
9:00
Enforcement related activities
46 RILO CIS activities and compilation of cases of illegal trade in CIS countries - Sergey Rodichkin,
RILO CIS
47 Armenia ODS trade control and reporting - Gagik Karyan, State Revenue Committee of Armenia
Discussion
9:45
Policy measures, legislation & import / export licensing system
48 Albania: Review of HCFC legislation - Gazmend Gjyli, NOU Albania
49 Turkmenistan: Review of ODS legislation - Vladimir Verveda, NOU Turkmenistan
Discussion on policy support for 2009 / 2010
10:30
Coffee / tea
11:00
Public awareness related activities
50 Bosnia & Herzegovina: Awareness activities for children, awareness brochures - Azra Rogovic, NOU
Bosnia & Herzegovina
51 Turkmenistan: Children's competition on ozone layer protection, Vladimir Verveda, NOU Turkemistan
52 Kyrgyzstan: Ozone Play video, health impact of UV-exposure, ECA multimedia DVD on awareness
products - Mr. Denis Toichiev, NOU Kyrgyzstan
Discussion awareness activities for 2009 / 2010
12:30
Lunch
13:30
Ozone research & science related activities
53 Armenia's input to the study of the Ozone Layer - Davit Melkonyan, Scientific Manager of Dobson
Station "Amberd"
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54 Kyrgyzstan: Scientific research on ozone layer: experiences & challenges - Mars Amanaliev, NOU
Kyrgyzstan
Discussion
14:15
Other highlights
55 Kyrgyzstan: Software programme to facilitate the operation of electronic licensing systems - Mr. Denis
Toichiev, NOU Kyrgyzstan
56 Turkmenistan: CD-ROM / web-based training module for customs officers in Russian language Vladimir Verveda, NOU Turkmenistan
Discussion
15:00
Coffee / tea
15:30
ECA work programme
57 Status of SSFA & translations and briefing on new publications - Benedictine Desbois, UNEP
OzonAction
58 ECA work programme 2008 / 2009 and 2009 / 2010 - Halvart Koeppen, UNEP OzonAction
59 ECA recommendations 2008/2009 - Halvart Koeppen, UNEP OzonAction
Discussion
17:00
Closure of the day
Friday, 22 May 2009 (Facilitator: Azra Rogovic, NOU Bosnia & Herzegovina)
9:00
ECA network activities agreed for 2009
60 China ECA Dialog on border control - Halvart Koeppen - UNEP OzonAction
61 Initiating regional cooperation on border control in ECA network countries - Halvart Koeppen - UNEP
OzonAction
62 Regional and national Green Customs activities - Halvart Koeppen, UNEP OzonAction
Discussion on additional ECA network activities 2009/2010
10:30
Coffee / tea
11:00
ECA work programme 2009 / 2010
63 Prioritizing ECA network activities 2009/2010
Adoption of ECA work programme 2009/2010
12:30
Lunch
13:30
ECA network meeting recommendations
64 Review and discussion of workshop recommendations
Adoption of ECA network recommendations
15:00
Coffee / tea
15:30
Closing sessioin
65 Meeting evaluation and feedback
Concluding remarks
16:00
Closure of the meeting
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