Invitation of Nominations for the ECA Ozone Protection Award for Europe & Central Asia 2016 (4th edition)

The Europe & Central Asia (ECA) network is inviting the customs & enforcement community to submit nominations for the 4th edition of the ECA Ozone Protection Award. It is a regional award for the ECA network & associated CEIT countries as well as their trade partners. The award ceremony is scheduled in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan in May 2016.

The nomination including a detailed description of the case, any evidence and photographs should be submitted to Halvart Koeppen, UNEP DTIE OzonAction Programme, Email: halvart.koppen@unep.org using the nomination form included in the info note on the seizures and iPIC, as soon as the information is available but at the latest by 30 April 2016.

The ECA Ozone Protection Award for Customs & Enforcement Officers aims to provide incentive and recognition to customs and enforcement officers and their respective organizations, who successfully prevented illegal / unwanted trade of substances, equipment or products relevant for the implementation of the Montreal Protocol. It contributes to raising awareness about the Montreal Protocol and promotes cooperation between national customs services and ozone units.

Contact: Halvart Koeppen, Coordinator Europe & Central Asia, UNEP OzonAction Compliance Assistance Programme