Protection of the ozone layer

International Technical Meeting on HCFC phase-out (Montreal, 5-6 April 2008)

The accelerated phase-out schedule for HCFCs recently agreed on at the 19th Meeting of the Parties of the Montreal Protocol places increased urgency on the need to identify cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternatives. To support developing countries with this challenge the European Commission organised a technical meeting held on 5-6 April 2008 in Montreal, Canada.

The meeting offered an early opportunity for preparing the implementation of Decision XIX/6 of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol by gathering and providing information on cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternatives to HCFCs in the refrigeration/air-conditioning and foam sectors. The meeting also provided information on the technical tools for implementing viable alternatives.

Agenda of the meeting

Full set of meeting documentations

Background document prepared by ICF International

Summary table on alternatives to HCFCs

Minutes of the workshop

List of participants