Indonesia optimistic about HCFC reduction commitment
Indonesia is optimistic
about slashing the production and use of ozone-depleting
hydrochlorofluorocarbons ( HCFC ), an official has said.
The
country made a commitment in 2008 to phase out HCFC production and use
by 97.5 percent by 2030 under the Vienna Convention and Montreal
Protocol, Arief Yuwono, Deputy Environment Minister in charge of
environmental destruction and climate change control, said at a recent
press conference.
At a meeting in Montreal, Canada, in September
2007, all parties to the protocol agreed to expedite the phase-out of
HCFC production and consumption between 2013 and 2030.
According
to the deputy minister, the Indonesian Government has adopted its
national HCFC phase-out strategy, which aims to achieve the target by
switching from HCFC to non- HCFC technology.
The country will issue new policies and regulations and educate the public about the importance of protecting the ozone layer.
The
Environment Ministry will join the Industry Ministry, the Trade
Ministry and the Directorate of Customs in phasing out the production
and consumption of HCFCs in Indonesia.-VNA