Training Manual for Customs and Enforcement Officers - Third Edition - Saving the Ozone Layer - Phasing out Ozone Depleting Substances in Developing Countries

Sep 26, 2026

Uploaded by Rowan

Training Manual for Customs and Enforcement Officers, Third Edition, provides guidance on saving the ozone layer by phasing out ozone-depleting substances in developing countries. The manual addresses illegal international trade in environmentally sensitive commodities, explaining how such activity threatens the environment, causes revenue loss for governments, and undermines effectiveness of environmental treaties, including the Montreal Protocol. It frames responsibilities for implementation decisions, legal use conditions, and emphasizes that information is presented as a general summary rather than a warranty.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages235

Reading Time9 h 52 min

AccessFree to download

Foreword

Environmental crime and international trade impacts

Montreal Protocol relevance

Training manual purpose and general guidance

Disclaimers and publication information

Accuracy limits and implementation considerations

Training Manual for CusToMs and EnforCEMEnT offiCErs Third EdiTion Saving the Ozone Layer: Phasing Out Ozone Depleting Substances in Developing Countries nat i o n s e n v i r o n m e n t P r o g ra m m e U n i t e d Copyright ©United Nations Environment Programme, 2013 This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part and in any form for educational or non-profit purposes without special permission from the copyright holder, provided acknowledgement of the source is made. UNEP would appreciate receiving a copy of any publication that uses this publication as a source. No use of this publication may be made for resale or for any other commercial purpose whatsoever without prior permission in writing from the United Nations Environment Programme. All trademarks used in this document are the trademarks of their respective companies. Disclaimer While the information contained herein is believed to be accurate, it is of necessity presented in a summary and general fashion. The decision to implement one of the options presented in this document requires careful consideration of a wide range of situationspecific parameters, many of which may not be addressed by this document. Responsibility for this decision and all its resulting impacts rests exclusively with the individual or entity choosing to implement the option. UNEP, the author, the reviewers and their employees do not make any warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, with respect to the accuracy, completeness or utility of this document; nor do they assume any liability for events resulting from the use of, or reliance upon, any information, material or procedure described herein, including but not limited to any claims regarding health, safety, environmental effects, efficacy, performance, or cost made by the source of information. The reviewers listed in this guide have reviewed one or more interim drafts of this guide, but have not reviewed this final version. These reviewers are not responsible for any errors that may be present in this document or for any effects that may result from such errors. UNITED NATIONS PUBLICATION ISBN: 978-92-807-3295-5 UNEP promotes environmentally sound practices globally and in its own activities. This publication is printed on 100% recycled paper, using vegetable-based inks and other eco-friendly practices. Our distribution policy aims to reduce UNEP’s carbon footprint. Training Manual for Customs and Enforcement Officers Third Edition Saving the Ozone Layer: Phasing out Ozone Depleting Substances in Developing Countries United Nations Environment Programme Division of Technology, Industry & Economics OzonAction Programme 15, rue de Milan, 75441Paris CEDEX 09, France I Acknowledgements This publication was produced by the UNEP Division on Technology, Industry and Economics (DTIE) OzonAction Programme as part of UNEP’s work programme under the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol This third edition was researched and updated by: Dr. Janusz Kozakiewicz , Professor Industrial Chemistry Research Institute, Poland Based on the original text prepared by: Ms. Brittany Whiting, Global Trade Training Expert, United States of America, and edited by: Ms. Sabra Ledent, Ledent Editing, Montreal, Canada This project was managed by: Dr. Shamila Nair-Bedouelle, Head OzonAction Branch, UNEP DTIE, France Mr. James S. Curlin, Network and Policy Manager OzonAction Branch, UNEP DTIE, France Dr. Ezra Clark, Programme Officer OzonAction Branch, UNEP DTIE, France Mr. Ruperto De Jesus, Programme Assistant/ Project Coordinator OzonAction Branch, UNEP DTIE, France Ms. Mugure Kibe, Documentation Assistant OzonAction Branch, UNEP DTIE, France With special thanks for the invaluable contribution to this manual: UNEP DTIE specifically acknowledges the contribution of the following: Visible Earth National Aeronautics and Space Administration

FAQs

What problem does the foreword describe regarding ozone-related chemicals?

It describes illegal international trade in environmentally sensitive commodities, including ozone-depleting chemicals, and how this threatens the environment and undermines treaties such as the Montreal Protocol.

Which treaty is specifically referenced as being affected by illegal trade?

The Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer is explicitly referenced.

How does the publication handle responsibility and accuracy of the information?

The disclaimer states the information is presented as a general summary and that responsibility for implementing options and resulting impacts rests with the implementer; reviewers and UNEP do not provide warranties for accuracy, completeness, or utility.

Sep 26, 2026

Uploaded by Rowan