Decision 47/8

Following discussions in which clarification on the levels of methyl bromide consumption proposed for the period 2004-2008 for Honduras was provided, the Executive Committee decided:

1. In regard to the methyl bromide phase-out project in Guatemala:
   1. To take note of the progress report on the implementation of the project for the phase-out of methyl bromide used as a soil fumigant in the production of melons, tomatoes, flowers and strawberries in Guatemala;
   2. To request the Fund Secretariat and relevant bilateral and implementing agencies to continue considering the feasibility of convening a technical workshop with major melon producers in Costa Rica, Guatemala and Honduras in early 2006;
   3. To request UNIDO to continue implementing the methyl bromide project in Guatemala and to submit a progress report to the 48^th Meeting of the Executive Committee;
2. In regard to the methyl bromide project in Honduras:
   1. To take note of the progress report on the implementation of the project to phase out methyl bromide in the melon and banana production sector and in tobacco seedlings in Honduras, and the issues encountered during project implementation;
   2. To request UNIDO to re-submit a request for a revision of the phase-out schedule in the project to the first meeting of the Executive Committee subsequent to consideration by the Parties of the request by the Government of Honduras for revision of the time-specific benchmarks contained in decision XV/35 of the Fifteenth Meeting of the Parties;
3. In regard to the methyl bromide technical assistance programme for low‑volume‑consuming countries in Africa:
   1. To take note of the progress report on the implementation of technical assistance for methyl bromide reductions and the formulation of regional phase-out strategies for low-volume-consuming countries in Africa;
   2. To reiterate its request to UNDP to submit a report to the 48^th Meeting of the Executive Committee on progress so far achieved;
4. With regard to the halon management programme and the halon recovery, recycling and banking activities in Thailand, to note the revised allocations, which had no additional funding implications, for the following projects:
   1. US $164,100 from the balance of the approved project “Terminal halon 1211 and halon 1310 phase-out project for fire equipment manufacturers and suppliers converting to ABC powder, HFC-227ea and inert gases” (THA/HAL/32/INV/134) for the purpose of demonstration projects and associated activities; and
   2. US $96,577 from the balance of the approved project “Halon management programme, halon recovery, recycling and banking” (THA/HAL/29/TAS/120 and 121) for the purpose of training, public awareness and monitoring.