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The Ozone Programme, Barbados
The National Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) and Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) Management Programme is responsible for the development, coordination and implementation of policies, plans, projects and activities required to achieve the phase-out of ODS by January 1, 2030, and the phase down of Hydrofluorocarbons by 80% by January 1, 2045 at the national level. Core responsibilities of the programme include but are not limited to:
Our Mission is to achieve the:
🎯 100% Phase-out of imports of Hydrochlorofluorocarbons by January 1, 2030
🎯 Freeze of Hydrofluorocarbon imports by January 1, 2024
🎯 80% Reduction in consumption of Hydrofluorocarbons by January 1, 2045
Let's work together to preserve the Ozone Layer for present and future generations!
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) Phase-Out
Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCS) are chemical compounds most used in the refrigeration and air conditioning and foam blowing sectors, that destroy the ozone layer and contribute to climate change. It is critical to phase out the use of HCFCs by 2030 to help heal the ozone layer.
Count down to 100% phase-out of imports of HCFCs such as R22, R406A, R408A, R409A, etc. by Jan. 1, 2030!
Hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) Import Phase Down
Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are chemicals used as replacements for some ozone-depleting substances and although they do not deplete the ozone layer, they are known to be powerful greenhouse gases which contribute to climate change. As Barbados prepares to work towards phasing down HFCs imports, the country was required to freeze HFC imports at the national baseline level by January 1st, 2024. The next step is reducing HFC import levels by 10% by January 1, 2029.
Join us for the count down!
Count down to reducing HFC import levels by 10% by Jan. 1, 2029!
