Australia
Mr Chairman:
Australia supports the view that the international governance of air and atmospheric
pollution is fragmented and we should explore ways to improve synergies and
practical cooperation between relevant international and regional actors while
avoiding duplication and overlap.
Australia also supports calls for ongoing international cooperation to enable
developing countries to implement national plans and strategies through improved
compilation, evaluation and analysis of data on the state of the atmosphere and air
pollution and improved dissemination of information of developments in policymaking
and planning.
We should be careful to avoid a prescriptive, top-down approach that does not allow
countries to choose the most approach for their particular circumstances.
Australia is mindful of the particular needs of developing countries in meeting their
Montreal Protocol obligations and the potential threat of illegal trade to the recovery
of the ozone layer.
Australia recognises that the Multilateral Fund (MLF) for the Implementation of the
Montreal Protocol has significantly helped developing countries meet their
obligations for phasing out ozone depleting substances. The Montreal Protocol is the
most appropriate forum to consider these issues and it is important to recognize and
respect their mandate. Through capacity building and investment projects, developing
countries have been given assistance to develop legislation, including licensing and
quota systems, and customs officer training, as well as building regional capacity
through networks.
Regional co-operation on practical efforts is valuable. This needs to be reflected in
the outcomes of CSD 15 as a priority. Australia provides support for the ?Regional
Strategy for Pacific Island Countries? which aims for an accelerated phase out of
ozone depleting substances in 11 small island countries. Through this strategy six
PICs achieved zero consumption of CFCs five years ahead of Montreol Protocol
requirements
Key components of the Regional Strategy include provision of technical assistance for
implementing and enforcing ODS legislation, and training of refrigeration technicians
to minimize emissions of ODS and their synthetic greenhouse gas replacements.
It is through practical engagement such as this that we can best meet our obligations
under the various conventions and protocols in which we are engaged.
Australia supports the view that the international governance of air and atmospheric
pollution is fragmented and we should explore ways to improve synergies and
practical cooperation between relevant international and regional actors while
avoiding duplication and overlap.
Australia also supports calls for ongoing international cooperation to enable
developing countries to implement national plans and strategies through improved
compilation, evaluation and analysis of data on the state of the atmosphere and air
pollution and improved dissemination of information of developments in policymaking
and planning.
We should be careful to avoid a prescriptive, top-down approach that does not allow
countries to choose the most approach for their particular circumstances.
Australia is mindful of the particular needs of developing countries in meeting their
Montreal Protocol obligations and the potential threat of illegal trade to the recovery
of the ozone layer.
Australia recognises that the Multilateral Fund (MLF) for the Implementation of the
Montreal Protocol has significantly helped developing countries meet their
obligations for phasing out ozone depleting substances. The Montreal Protocol is the
most appropriate forum to consider these issues and it is important to recognize and
respect their mandate. Through capacity building and investment projects, developing
countries have been given assistance to develop legislation, including licensing and
quota systems, and customs officer training, as well as building regional capacity
through networks.
Regional co-operation on practical efforts is valuable. This needs to be reflected in
the outcomes of CSD 15 as a priority. Australia provides support for the ?Regional
Strategy for Pacific Island Countries? which aims for an accelerated phase out of
ozone depleting substances in 11 small island countries. Through this strategy six
PICs achieved zero consumption of CFCs five years ahead of Montreol Protocol
requirements
Key components of the Regional Strategy include provision of technical assistance for
implementing and enforcing ODS legislation, and training of refrigeration technicians
to minimize emissions of ODS and their synthetic greenhouse gas replacements.
It is through practical engagement such as this that we can best meet our obligations
under the various conventions and protocols in which we are engaged.
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