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EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS
INCORPORATING COLD CHAIN
The final segment of her talk focused on
the IIR and the work this international
association has done with regard to
facilitating and assisting in the phase
down of ODSs. She spoke about the
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various books, informative notes,
research papers, and guidelines that the
association has put together to assist with
compliance with the F-Gas regulations.
There used to be much closer
partnership between South Africa and the
IIR and she commented that this would
be beneficial to revisit.
NAMIBIA’S EXAMPLE
Midrand
Dr Colombo also spoke on the
European Partnership for Energy and
the Environment (EPEE) Gapometer
project report, which advises on which
alternative refrigerant to use for new and
existing equipment. She invited guests to
download the report online.
Next up was Amalia Nangolo of the
Namibian National Ozone Unit (NOU),
who, similar to South Africa’s own NOU,
is responsible for the phase-down/out
regulations in the country.
Nangolo spoke about Namibia’s
obligation to the MP and our
neighbouring country’s HPMP and how
they accomplished their goals that side.
She spoke about challenges and
opportunities, explaining that Namibia
plans to have completely stopped the
import and usage of ODSs by 2021.
Durban
Speakers awaiting their turn to take to the podium, from left: Natasha Kochova (UNIDO);
Margaret Molefe (DEA); and Dr Ina Colombo (IIR).
Durban
All ears during the breakaway sessions.
Durban
Barney Richardson (SARACCA) on left with Lubabalo Maweni (DEA) in discussion during the
commission.
Durban
A group shot of everyone who attended the Durban roadshow.
COLD LINK AFRICA • September 2018
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