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Guyana on track with Montreal Protocol – Agri Minister

Sep 18, 2008 News

In commemoration of International Ozone Day 2008, Minister of Agriculture Robert Persaud, yesterday highlighted Guyana’s progress in honouring its commitment to the Montreal Protocol.

He was speaking to High Level Stakeholders gathered at the Cheddi Jagan Research Centre for discussions on the Terminal Phase out Management Plan (TPMP), which is aimed at reducing the use of ozone depleting substances.

Under the theme of ‘The Montreal Protocol – Global Partnerships for Global Benefits,’ International Ozone Day, 2008 was observed on September 16. This year marks the 15th year since International Ozone Day was declared by the United Nations (UN).

Speaking to those gathered, the Minister highlighted that awareness was being brought to the efforts which were being made to remove substances which contribute to ozone depletion.

“In Guyana, we have faced and continue to face the challenges that are created by the damage that has been done to the environment globally, resulting in climate change.

Our track record in terms of fulfilling our commitment in the context to the Montreal Protocol has been impressive,” said the Minister.

He elaborated saying that work has been done with stakeholders in the area of training. Also, the Minister noted, at a Governmental level, various enactments had been put in place to prohibit the importation of these dangerous substances.

With this in mind, the Minister said, Guyana has been moving ahead in honouring its commitments to the Montreal Protocol.

Guyana’s success should help inspire us to look at other models and interventions, which will have a positive contribution to the global fight against climate change.

One of Guyana’s major successes has been in the role of Standing Forests. The Minister stressed the need for sustainable exploitation of Guyana’s forests.

“Yes, we want the resources to be exploited, but to be exploited in a sustainable way,” the Minister explained.

“In Guyana’s context, we have done much, and will continue to commit ourselves in ensuring that Guyana is outstanding in its contribution towards protection of the environment and also in combating climate change,” said the Minister.

The discussions drew together representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), as well as the Ministries of Agriculture and Education, among others.

The discussions focused on the TPMP’s Objectives and the Country’s Obligations, which the participants from various agencies and organizations described as ‘fruitful’.

A service technician and Supervisor of Auto Supplies Company (ASCO) reiterated that the discussions were beneficial, but noted that it was imperative for the decisions reached to be put into practice.

The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer requires control and monitoring of nearly 100 chemicals, which are dealt with under the Protocol in several categories.

Among the substances which Guyana has phased out the use of include: carbon tetrachloride, methyl chloroform and methyl bromide.

Added to this, Guyana has made significant strides in the phasing out of other chemicals such as Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), Halons, and Hydrochloroflourocarbons (HCFCs) among other chemicals. (Rustom Seegopaul)

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