Decision 81/21

The Executive Committee decided:

1. To note, with appreciation, the final report, submitted by UNDP, of the demonstration project for HCFC-free alternatives with low global-warming potential (GWP) for refrigeration systems in the fisheries sector in Maldives;
2. To request the Government of Maldives and UNDP to include in the progress report on implementation of stage I of the HCFC phase-out management plan for the country, detailed information on the activities undertaken when retrofitting the HCFC-22-based refrigeration systems in three fishing vessels with the alternative refrigerant selected and on the status of conversion of the HCFC-22-based refrigeration systems in fishing vessels in Maldives;
3. To request UNDP to continue exploring other low-GWP alternatives for the fisheries sector in Maldives, in line with decision 80/26(p); and
4. To invite bilateral and implementing agencies to take into account the final report of the demonstration project mentioned in sub-paragraph (a) above when assisting Article 5 countries in preparing projects for the conversion of HCFC-22-based refrigeration systems in fishing vessels.