1. linn.persson@sei.se Regional cooperation and partnerships to support the enforcement of ODS legislation Meeting with the Regional Ozone Network in Eastern Europe and Central Asia 11-13 April, 2006 Tbilisi, Georgia Linn Persson Stockholm Environment Institute, SEI

2. Enforcement of ODS regulations at different levels linn.persson@sei.se InternationalMontreal Protocol RegionalRegional cooperation NationalI/e licensing systems. Detailed regulations & responsibilities outlined

3. Regional cooperation for monitoring and control of transboundary movement of ODS An example from the South-East Asia and the Pacific (SEAP) and South Asia (SA) regions Customs + ODS officers linn.persson@sei.se

4. Regional cooperation in the – customs and ODS officers in the SEAP/SA regions - Issues that have been addressed: Collaboration at the national level. Division of responsibilities. Key elements in legislation and i/e lic systems to prevent illegal trade in ODS Common smuggling methods in the region How to establish risk profiling systems How to deal with seized goods How to handle ODS in transit Importance of harmonisation of coding of ODS by neighbouring countries linn.persson@sei.se

5. Results – 1 (2) Focal points have been identified and the collaboration between NOU and Customs appear to work very well in most (or all) countries Well established contacts between countries (incl. bilateral and small-group meetings) Strong collaboration with regional and international organisations have been established to mutual benefit and with good prospects of being sustainable Capacity of participating officers significantly enhanced linn.persson@sei.se

6. Results - 2 (2) Information Sheets on ODS licensing by country Regular ODS data analysis through desk study (comparing i/e volumes) EIA training material and publications eGRID Risk profiling management tool being piloted in Sri Lanka linn.persson@sei.se The enforcement of export/import regulations is deemed to have been strenthened through the regional cooperation. Several reported cases of illegal ODS seizures…

7. ECA region Proposed workshop in 2007 on regional cooperation for improved import/export control Would this be useful? And in that case, which topics of special interest? linn.persson@sei.se