Networks, Mechanisms &Tools to support customs and enforcement officers Ezra Clark OzonAction Branch, UNEP DTIE Grenada- 28th November 2013

Overview Support and cooperation Existing Networks Informal Prior-Informed Consent (iPIC) Tools and Information materials Green Customs Knowledge Check

Support and cooperation

Partners National Ozone Units Customs Brokers Other Enforcement officers (e.g. Police) Refrigeration associations/industry Laboratories Destruction facilities (if available) Prosecutors

HPMPs - HCFC phase out management plans UNEP DTIE through OzonAction is providing direct assistance and support through the Compliance Assistance Programme and is implementing HCFC Phase out Management Plans in ~100 developing countries to facilitate a smooth compliance. HPMPs include training for customs and enforcement officers

Support from WCO Secretariat Capacity Building: capacity of Customs officers, e.g. by Customs and Fauna & Flora e-learning programme, Customs and ODS e-learning Enforcement: information exchange, best practice, operation activities support Facilitation: e.g. Single Window environment Trade & Tariff: HS coding system to enable monitoring trade 6/10/10

Existing Networks and tools

UNEP’s Compliance Assistance Programme Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP) Policy & Enforcement Officers (PEOs)‏ provide direct assistance to National Ozone Units in developing countries identification, formulation, implementation & enforcement of licensing systems, laws, regulations, policies Through a unique regionalised Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP), DTIE OzonAction delivers ongoing support to key stakeholders, such as National Ozone Officers, customs officers and refrigeration technicians that provides them with the knowledge, skills and access to information that they need to take actions to comply with this multilateral environmental agreement. The CAP services include Regional Networking of ODS Officers, a global Information Clearinghouse, direct assistance to countries with policy setting and technology issues, development of sectoral strategies (such as Refrigerant Management Plans and Total Phase out Management Plans) and capacity building

Regional Networks of Ozone Officers Policy & technical advice Services provided Global Regional National Information Clearinghouse Regional Networks of Ozone Officers Policy & technical advice Institutional strengthening National & sector strategies Integrated management plans for ODS South-South cooperation Capacity building Strategically reoriented in 2002 CAP staff now in Regional Offices Close to the countries to support & sustain compliance Direct policy & technical assistance to countries Strategy: Deliver through Regional Offices Promote South-South cooperation Supplement & leverage expertise of other international organisations Catalyze partnerships Focus on small countries without diluting expressed needs of large countries

UNEP’s Compliance Assistance Programme Management of Regional Networks of Ozone Officers specific actions & coordination on illegal trade issues 148 developing & 14 developed countries participate Through a unique regionalised Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP), DTIE OzonAction delivers ongoing support to key stakeholders, such as National Ozone Officers, customs officers and refrigeration technicians that provides them with the knowledge, skills and access to information that they need to take actions to comply with this multilateral environmental agreement. The CAP services include Regional Networking of ODS Officers, a global Information Clearinghouse, direct assistance to countries with policy setting and technology issues, development of sectoral strategies (such as Refrigerant Management Plans and Total Phase out Management Plans) and capacity building

Regional Ozone Networks

WCO Enforcement Instruments Customs Enforcement Network (CEN) Regional Intelligence Liaison Offices (RILO) network Standardized Risk Assessments Model Risk Indicators/Profiles ENVIRONET: Global real-time communication tool for environmental enforcement at the border 2018/9/17

WCO Enforcement Instruments Customs Enforcement Network (CEN): internet based global enforcement system to support Customs’ fight against transnational crime 4 categories: Seizures database: 13 kinds of commodities CEN web site: alerts, analytical reports, other information Concealment Picture Database Communication application 11 WCO RILOs assist regional Customs by gathering information, analysis, and facilitation of information/intelligence exchange WCO ROCBs (Regional Capacity Building Office) involved in training activities to enhance capacity in the area of environmental enforcement 2018/9/17

WCO Enforcement Instruments 11 WCO RILOs: Assist their regional Customs by gathering information, analysis, and facilitation of information and intelligence exchange 2018/9/17

ENVIRONET Global real-time communication tool for information exchange and cooperation in daily environmental enforcement Available to Customs, national environmental authorities, police, international organizations and their regional networks For: information exchange, expert consultation, identification, and cooperation launched in 2009 user groups: all customs officers all users in my country every body choose manually 2018/9/17

Messages exchanged in the Inbox ENVIRONET is based on CEN COMM –Secured ENVIRONET is not for joint operations, but fur daily communication Ideally at least one Customs officer from each frontline office has access to ENVIRONET All governmental agencies with similar border responsibilities are welcome to join ENVIRONET Access should be requested by the Customs National Contact Point of the Regional Intelligence Liaison Office (RILO) in each country and submitted to the WCO Secretariat 2018/9/17

Operation DEMETER Global Customs 3 month joint operation combating illegal movements of hazardous and other waste in Europe, Asia/Pacific and Africa Reported (via CENcomm) seizures: 57 cases totalling over 36,751 tonnes and 1,830 ‘items’ of waste At 18 seaports in 11 countries: Netherlands 17 Belgium 11 Italy 10 Hong Kong, China 8 France 3 Denmark 2 1 seizure each in: Poland, Portugal, Spain, Cyprus, Sweden 49 seizures in Europe before the waste could be shipped out Mostly seized in the first two weeks of Op. in Europe It has been reported that China Customs also seized more than 8000 tons of hazardous waste illegally imported from the US, European countries during the operation. If this is taken into account, the total seizure of Op. DEMETER would be 85 seizures with 43,000 tons and 1800 pieces of illegal hazardous waste.

SKY-HOLE PATCHING PROJECT II Monitoring Trade in and Combating Trafficking of ODS Focus on shipments transported via marine and land. SHP Project II comprises: Monitoring of ODS shipments in all participating countries Notification of high risk exported shipments Feedback against any Notification Identification, detection of and investigation into illegal ODS shipments in all countries Reporting of seizures 28 seizures with 64 tonnes of ODS 728 items of ODS-containing equipment seized 2 tonnes of cocaine seized together with CFC cylinders

ECOMESSAGES Speedy & methodical entry report's details Format is compatible with the Interpol database Efficient cross-referencing of data Organized and meaningful extraction of data Facilitates applications such as criminal analysis Ecomessages are: Speedy & methodical entry report's details Format is compatible with the Interpol database Efficient cross-referencing of data Organized and meaningful extraction of data Facilitates applications such as criminal analysis. They allow for the strategic and tactical analysis on a variety of subjects A specific challenge for international SECURE exchange of Environmental Intelligence: It is often not generated by Police but by dedicated government agencies. 19

Transmitting Eco-messages: National Central Bureau Non-police Enforcement Agencies 20

Informal Prior-Informed Consent (iPIC) “Supporting compliance through prevention of illegal and unwanted trade in ozone depleting substances”

What is the problem? Illegal trade in ODS first became a significant problem in the 1990s In 1997 Parties established an ODS licensing system A licensing system on its own is not sufficient to eliminate ODS smuggling Montreal Protocol did not follow the route taken by some other MEAs and establish a formal and mandatory system of ‘prior-informed consent’ Illegal trade, unwanted trade, and discrepancies between reported import and export data persist... In order to enable countries to effectively monitor and control trade in ODS and to prevent illegal trade, which first became a significant problem in the mid-1990s, the Parties to the Montreal Protocol established, in 1997, a system for licensing the import and export of new, used, recycled and reclaimed ODS and ODS-containing mixtures.   While a licensing system on its own is not sufficient to eliminate ODS smuggling, it gives the national authorities a means to take stock of legitimate ODS traders, to allocate import and export permits among the authorised traders and to weed out any unauthorised trade (intentional or unintentional). Such a licensing system is more effective when coupled with a quota system that sets levels of permitted imports and exports. The Montreal Protocol did not follow the route taken by some other MEAs with trade-related obligations (such as the Basel and Rotterdam Conventions1) and establish a formal and mandatory system of ‘prior-informed consent’. However the usefulness of such an initiative was realised by many National Ozone Units, and by pursuing a similar system but through informal means gave rise to iPIC or the ‘informal prior-informed consent’ mechanism.

What is the iPIC mechanism? An informal and voluntary mechanism of information exchange on intended trade between the authorities in importing and exporting countries which are responsible for issuing ODS trade licenses iPIC focal points / National Ozone Units of importing and exporting countries share details of eligible importers and exporters with other iPIC members and consult each other prior to issuing trade licenses Initiated and maintained by UNEP to help countries facilitate and monitor ODS trade and avoid illegal or unwanted shipments. The informal prior-informed consent mechanism (iPIC) is a voluntary and informal mechanism of information exchange on intended trade between countries in ODS, ODS-containing mixtures, products and equipment. Essentially the countries participating in iPIC are requested to share details of eligible importers and exporters with other iPIC members and to exchange information prior to shipments of ODS. In practice, applying the iPIC procedure means that before issuing a trade licence (import or export), the relevant authorities request the iPIC focal points of their trade partner to confirm that they agree to the intended trade and that they will issue an import/export licence accordingly.   The necessary information exchange and cross-checking is carried out between the designated iPIC focal points of the trade partners through a secure online platform - iPIC online - or via a simple exchange of emails or by phone. iPIC data are only shared among the designated iPIC focal points of the member countries. This informal system has proved to be valuable in facilitating and expediting information exchange and can assist in forging links between responsible staff in importing and exporting countries.

The iPIC mechanism · On receiving a request to import or export, assuming the trading partner is an iPIC member, the information in the iPIC sheet of the trade partner country is consulted. · It is then checked that the importing/exporting company involved in the proposed trade is registered with the licensing authority and is authorised to trade in the particular ODS. · If the authority feels the information found in the iPIC data is not conclusive enough to confirm legitimacy of the trade, it has the option to contact the iPIC focal point in the respective country to obtain more information. This part of the iPIC screening is usually carried out through iPIC online, a simple email exchange or a phone call. Normally this takes 1-2 days. It is recommended to copy regional UNEP iPIC focal points in queries so that they can assist in facilitating the process. · In order to not unduly delay trade, the absence of a reply to an iPIC enquiry after a reasonable period of time (e.g. 5 days) may be considered at the discretion of the country as an agreement to allow the trade to proceed. · In cases where the trade partner is not an iPIC member, it is recommended to consult the NOU and/or designated licensing focal point in the trading partner country for confirmation.   It is important, to make iPIC more effective, that countries provide details (where possible) of the final destination, rather than the transit point for ODS shipments. For imports of used, recycled, reclaimed ODS, it is recommended to check whether the exporting country has recycling or reclaim facilities and initiate the iPIC consultation requesting proof of origin. For ODS exports for destruction, the iPIC consultation should be carried out to determine whether the importing country has appropriate destruction facilities. For ODS for exempted uses (critical use exemptions, laboratory uses, essential uses, methyl bromide for quarantine & pre-shipment etc.) it is also recommended to initiate an iPIC consultation.

iPIC participating Countries, by region

iPIC participating Countries in the region · Antigua and Barbuda · Bahamas · Barbados · Belize · Guyana · Jamaica · Saint Kitts and Nevis · Saint Lucia · Saint Vincent and the Grenadines · Trinidad and Tobago

The Growth of iPIC In the eight years in which Informal Prior-informed Consent mechanism has been operating it has grown from a modest initiative with only a small number of participating countries in the Asia-Pacific region into a much larger global tool Currently there are 89 members of iPIC, including major producing/exporting countries such as China and those in the European Union, significantly increasing the effectiveness of the mechanism.  

iPIC 2012 at a Glance Total queries   In 2012, there were 138 queries reported through iPIC. The majority of these (68%) were approved and the trade proceeded. 30.5% of the cases were rejected, preventing illegal or unwanted trade in around 1000 metric tonnes of ODS.  

iPIC 2012 at a Glance Queries by substance   By examining the 2012 iPIC enquiries by substance, it is apparent that the majority of enquires (45%) were related to HCFCs and to halons (29%). The ‘other’ category covers enquires where the ODS was not specifically identified. It is interesting to note that the rejection rate for CTC was higher than for all other substances.  

iPIC 2012 at a Glance Queries by substance     By far, the greatest quantity of ODS screened by iPIC comprised HCFCs. It is interesting to note that while halons comprised 29% of the number of queries (see above), this only accounted for 0.3% of the total quantity of ODS screened in 2012. CFCs, halons, CTC and some other ODS which have already been phased out are permitted to be traded only for specific exempted uses.

iPIC examples and highlights in 2012 The records from iPIC queries can provide useful insights to strengthen and encourage the effective operation of the licensing system. iPIC queries an cover many different types of trade: Process agents Shipping/fishing vessels Quota allocation Exempted use ODS-containing equipment Feedstock Export for destruction UNEP assistance Non iPIC members The records from iPIC queries and details on how these were ultimately concluded by the ODS licensing authorities can provide useful insights to strengthen and encourage the effective operation of the licensing system. Some examples from 2012 are included below:   Process agent A chemical company in a major ODS exporting county in Asia submitted a request to a European company concerning a shipment of 100 metric tonnes of CFCs for use as process agent5. CFC trade is now strictly controlled worldwide and the government of the country in question requires CFC traders to have experience and knowledge of the relevant Montreal Protocol requirements, which the company in question did not have. The shipment was not authorised. Shipping/fishing vessels A shipping vessel under the flag of a large HCFC producing country submitted a licence application at a port in Europe to purchase 2.7 metric tonnes of HCFC22. The licensing authority of the European country sent a query to the focal point in the importing country (where the vessel was registered) and was informed that direct sales of these substances to shipping/fishing vessels are allowed only for refilling and maintaining the vessel’s refrigeration system. It further added that there is a zero quota for importing HCFC-22 into the country in question as there were sufficient stocks available. The European country rejected the application as it considered that the amount of HCFC-22 being purchased exceeded the amount that would be reasonable for the ship’s maintenance requirements. Quota allocation A major ODS exporting country in Asia received an export license request from a company in another Asian country for 100 metric tonnes of HCFC-22. Checking the iPIC sheet, revealed that while the company in question was registered to trade in HCFCs, it had a zero quota allocation for 2012. In response to the ODS exporting country’s query, the importing country clarified that allocation of specific quotas to registered companies would be effective only from 1st January 2013. The export license was therefore issued accordingly. Exempted use iPIC can be useful in preventing unwanted trade requested for ‘exempted’ uses. For example, Customs in a large European country contacted their counterparts in a central European country concerning two separate exports of carbon tetrachloride; 227 and 131 metric tonnes - a huge quantity for laboratory use. The licensing authority in the importing country explained that the importation of carbon tetrachloride is allowed for laboratory use and other analytical purposes under specific quotas. However as import quotas for carbon tetrachloride had not been established such trade was prohibited. The authorities added further that the importing company did not apply for a licence to import the substance. The license was not issued. ODS-containing equipment A busy trading hub in Asia sent a query to the customs office of a European country regarding the export of 38 kilograms of halon for use in fire-fighting. The authorities in the importing country indicated that although the exporter had a licence to import/export hazardous substances, the licence did not include fire extinguishers containing recycled halon-1211. The export was therefore not authorised. This case highlights the value of the iPIC system in preventing unwanted trade in ODS-containing equipment. Feedstock There were several cases regarding trade in ODS for feedstock6 use. The majority of these shipments were approved, however there was one case where the request to export around 16.5 metric tonnes of HCFC-22 was rejected due the lack of a proper licence. Export for destruction In 2012 there was a request to export a quantity of HCFC-22 to the EU for destruction. This shipment was rejected after the exporting country revealed that they had not issued an export licence to the company detailed on the export papers. UNEP assistance UNEP regional iPIC focal points can be useful in helping to follow up in specific cases. For example UNEP provided assistance to a major ODS exporting county in Asia in following up with a query to the customs authorities in a developed country on the export of 1.36 metric tonnes of HCFC-22. An initial check of the relevant iPIC sheet showed that the importing company was not registered to trade in HCFCs. The importing country also responded that they had no record of the said company having a permit to import HCFCs and that the permit numbers provided were issued to a different company. The export was summarily rejected. Non iPIC members It is important to note that consultations do not need to be restricted to iPIC countries. In 2012 there were four reported cases of consultations between members and non-iPIC members. In three of these cases the requested shipments were rejected, preventing the trade in 16 metric tonnes (108 ODP tonnes) of ODS.

iPIC-online In 2013, UNEP OzonAction launched the iPIC online secure platform to replace the original ‘iPIC sheet method’ of exchanging information. Highlights include: Secured online access to iPIC data of member countries List of registered importers & exporters Information on specific trade restrictions & bans for ODS (and HFCs) List of destruction & reclaim facilities Specifics of ODS legislation Contact information of iPIC focal points, National Ozone Units, regional UNEP focal points

iPIC-online (continued) A secure communication platform for iPIC consultations with other iPIC members The facility to update iPIC data at any time The ability to search for specific items within the iPIC data An interactive query and information sharing forum A FAQ section which answers basic questions A help section explaining how to use the online system  Multi-lingual capability An interactive colour coded map displaying iPIC members

The benefits of iPIC iPIC has helped to clarify the status of hundreds of suspicious or uncertain shipments of ODS since its inception and has been responsible for preventing numerous illegal or unauthorized shipments. In 2012, of the reported 138 cases, over 30% were rejected and this prevented trade in almost 1000 metric tonnes of ODS, including CFCs, HCFCs and carbon tetrachloride.  

additional The benefits of iPIC Assists countries in the effective enforcement of their own national licensing system, for example by identifying trading companies that are unaware of existing obligations. Facilitates and expedites information exchange Can assist in forging links between responsible staff in importing and exporting countries Contributes to increased mutual co-operation between the officers responsible for ODS licensing around the world  

How to join National authority completes a simple standard template know as an “iPIC sheet”  submitted to UNEP’s regional iPIC focal point Provide UNEP with the relevant contact information of its designated focal point/s UNEP enters the initial iPIC data into the online system Designated focal points receive a notification message to validate The country is now an iPIC member!! As a member, the country now has access to iPIC online and all the relevant information Members are required to update the information at least annually Participation in iPIC is simple. However, before participating the country must have established and implemented a national licensing system for ODS import and export, and as part of the licensing system, and all importers and exporters need to be registered with the responsible national authority for ODS trade control. It is necessary that the licensing system requires individual permits per shipment of ODS (import or export). Once the above requirements are met the basic steps to join iPIC are as follows:   1. The national authority completes a simple standard template know as an “iPIC sheet” with information on its national licensing system, including details of registered importers and exporters, any trade bans or exemptions in place, etc. This completed template is then submitted to UNEP’s regional iPIC focal point. 2. The country provides UNEP with the relevant contact information of its designated focal point/s (usually representatives of the National Ozone Unit, the national licensing office or other government body involved in issuing ODS trade licences). 3. UNEP enters the initial iPIC data into the online system. 4. The designated focal points receive a notification message by email containing their access information for the iPIC online system and a link to validate their contact information. 5. The country validates the contact information. Validation is important since otherwise their contact details are not visible to other iPIC members. The country is now an iPIC member. 6. As a member, the country now has access to iPIC online and all the relevant information. 7. The iPIC data and contact details can be updated at any time during the year. Members are required to update the information at least annually. Current data can easily be duplicated and updated for the following year.

Recommendations  All countries are strongly encouraged to join and to maintain their iPIC data up to date.  Keep iPIC data updated   Countries with only a small number of shipments of ODS per year could consider initiating iPIC consultations for all licence requests.  Exporting countries may wish to consider to sending automatic notifications for all export licences issued, even where an iPIC consultation is not entered into. · All countries, both developed and developing, which are not already members of iPIC are strongly encouraged to join and to maintain their iPIC data up to date. · Countries that have been active members in the past but have not recently updated their iPIC sheets are encouraged to do so and to renew their membership. · At MOP 24 all Parties were invited to consider participation in iPIC as a means to improve information about their potential imports of controlled substances with the aim of reducing difference between reports of imports and exports of ozone-depleting substances and helping to identify illegal trade (Decision XXIV/12). · Countries with only a small number of shipments of ODS per year could consider initiating iPIC consultations for all licence requests. · Exporting countries may wish to consider to sending automatic notifications for all export licences issued, even where an iPIC consultation is not entered into. · It is important to use iPIC to screen potential shipments of ODS for exempted uses; used recycled and reclaimed ODS; ODS intended for destruction as well as ODS-containing products and equipment. · iPIC can play an important role in initiating consultations between iPIC members and non-members - now an increasing common occurrence. (Details of the necessary contact information can be found on the OzonAction and Ozone Secretariat websites). · UNEP's regional focal points can provide valuable assistance and support to follow-up with specific consultations.  

Recommendations (cont.)  It is important to use iPIC to screen potential shipments of ODS for exempted uses; used recycled and reclaimed ODS; ODS intended for destruction as well as ODS-containing products and equipment.  iPIC can play an important role in initiating consultations between iPIC members and non-members - now an increasing common occurrence. (Details of the necessary contact information can be found on the OzonAction and Ozone Secretariat websites).  UNEP's regional focal points can provide valuable assistance and support to follow-up with specific consultations. · It is important to use iPIC to screen potential shipments of ODS for exempted uses; used recycled and reclaimed ODS; ODS intended for destruction as well as ODS-containing products and equipment. · iPIC can play an important role in initiating consultations between iPIC members and non-members - now an increasing common occurrence. (Details of the necessary contact information can be found on the OzonAction and Ozone Secretariat websites). · UNEP's regional focal points can provide valuable assistance and support to follow-up with specific consultations.  

Recommendations (cont.) In 2012, all Parties were invited to consider participation in iPIC as a means to improve information about their potential imports of controlled substances with the aim of reducing differences between reports of imports and exports of ozone-depleting substances and helping to identify illegal trade or cases of non-compliance with domestic legislation. Montreal Protocol Decision XXIV/12 - Differences between data reported on imports and data reported on exports  

Tools and information materials

Resources Enforcement Strategies Illegal Trade Risk Assessment Smuggling and Concealment

Resources New Customs training Manual 2012 HS codes Monitoring trade in HCFCs E-learning

WCO e-learning courses WCO e-learning module on Montreal Protocol Login: http://clikc.wcoomd.org/login/ Ozone Layer and Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) International response to Ozone Layer depletion Import & export licensing system Safety and ODS Illegal trade in ODS Naming, labeling and packaging of ODS Identifying ODS and ODS-containing products Preparing Customs training Cooperation in combating illegal trade in ODS Quiz and certificate Principally for Customs and Enforcement officers Hosted on WCO training platform

Available in English, French, Spanish and Russian

How to access… WCO e-learning modules) Registration Login: http://clikc.wcoomd.org/login/ Registration Customs and Enforcement Officers: Contact your country’s WCO coordinator (http://e-learning.wcoomd.org/hosting/Learning/Coordinators.pdf) Or contact the WCO e-learning team: elearning@wcoomd.org National Ozone Officers: Contact your UNEP OzonAction Regional Network Coordinator

Trade Names Database Trade names of chemical products containing ozone depleting substances and their alternatives An online tool to help customs officials and National Ozone Units control imports and exports of ozone depleting substances and prevent their illegal trade www.unep.fr/ozonaction/information/tradenames/main.asp This service is designed to help customs officials and National Ozone Units control imports and exports of ozone depleting substances (ODS) and prevent their illegal trade. It is a worldwide database of the commercial trade names of chemical products containing ODS controlled under the Montreal Protocol and their alternatives Cefic has helped us in trade name data base that JIm developed ....Nick Cambell has been very helpful

Trade Names Database The database is comprised of 3 linked components Trade Name Details Chemical Data Sheets Montreal Protocol Phase out Schedule Source of the information: Product literature and technical information collected from individual companies TEAP and TOC reports Regional Networks of ODS Officers Companies themselves using updating procedure The database is comprised of 3 linked components: Trade Name Details - provides information about commercial products containing ozone depleting substances or their alternatives. Chemical Data Sheets - provides chemical formulas, identifying numbers, and other descriptive information about generic chemical substances, Montreal Protocol Phase out Schedule - identifies the specific reduction and phase out time table applicable to different substances controlled under this multilateral environmental agreement. Source of the information in this datbase The initial information entered in the database has been entered by the Information Clearinghouse of the UNEP DTIE OzonAction Programme as the result of a multi-year collection effort. It is based on various sources, including: Trade Names section: Product literature and technical information collected from individual companies including through company web sites. Assessment reports of the UNEP Technology and Economic Assessment Panel and its Technical Options Committees. Information collected from government Ozone Officers who are members of the Regional Networks of ODS Officers. In the long term, UNEP hopes that the companies themselves will take ownership of their own information (see updating procedure). I hope to also have the contribution of further information from customs officers once they start using this.

Customs webpage www.unep.org/ozonaction/Topics/Customs/tabid/6402/Default.aspx Customs training materials  Further information on ODS trade issues  Key links for Customs Officers External links and useful documents  www.unep.org/ozonaction/Topics/Customs/tabid/6402/Default.aspx Or go to OzonAction main page and in the menu, select topics, then Customs...

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The Green Customs Initiative Basel Convention Convention on Biological Diversity CITES Montreal Protocol Rotterdam Convention Stockholm Convention Chemical Weapons Convention Interpol WCO UNEP UN Office of Drugs and Crime World Customs Organization Interpol UNEP Division of Technology, Industry and Economics (DTIE) – Secretariat of Green Customs Division of Environmental Law and Conventions (DELC)‏ UNEP Regional Offices The Green Customs Initiative is an unprecedented partnership of international organisations cooperating to prevent the illegal trade in environmentally- sensitive commodities and facilitation of the legal trade in these. Its objective is to enhance the capacity of customs and other relevant enforcement personnel to monitor and facilitate the legal trade and to detect and prevent illegal trade in environmentally-sensitive commodities covered by the relevant conventions and multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs).

The Green Customs Initiative www.greencustoms.com Basel Convention Convention on Biological Diversity CITES Montreal Protocol Rotterdam Convention Stockholm Convention Chemical Weapons Convention Interpol WCO UNEP UN Office of Drugs and Crime World Customs Organization Interpol UNEP Division of Technology, Industry and Economics (DTIE) – Secretariat of Green Customs Division of Environmental Law and Conventions (DELC)‏ UNEP Regional Offices The Green Customs Initiative is an unprecedented partnership of international organisations cooperating to prevent the illegal trade in environmentally- sensitive commodities and facilitation of the legal trade in these. Its objective is to enhance the capacity of customs and other relevant enforcement personnel to monitor and facilitate the legal trade and to detect and prevent illegal trade in environmentally-sensitive commodities covered by the relevant conventions and multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs).

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