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Maintaining military readiness by managing ozone depleting substances. Guidelines for armed forces in developing countries.

Author(s) : ONU Environnement (ex-PNUE)

Type of monograph: Book, Guide/Handbook

Summary

Most military systems (weapons and support systems as well as facilities) rely on ozone depleting substances (ODS) such as CFCs and halons and cannot function effectively without them. Accordingly, the use of these chemicals is directly linked to military readiness and national security. The armed forces in developing countries should accord a high priority to ensuring that their ODS use is properly managed and that the transition to alternatives under the Montreal Protocol is a smooth process. This guide (being developed as part of UNEP's Work Programme under the Multilateral Fund for the implementation of the Montreal Protocol) explains step by step how to establish and implement an ODS management programme in line with national obligations under the Montreal Protocol. Extract from the table of contents: important issues affecting military ODS management plans; implementing a step-by-step ODS management plan; examples of successful ODS management by armed forces (air conditioning and refrigeration; solvents, foams, and other alternatives; halons; successful cooperation between the armed forces and industry). The document can be downloaded from the Web site: www.uneptie.org/ozonaction/events/military/milguide.pdf.

Details

  • Original title: Maintaining military readiness by managing ozone depleting substances. Guidelines for armed forces in developing countries.
  • Record ID : 2000-2841
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Developing country, Environment
  • Publication: UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme), DTIE (Division of Technology, Industry and Economics) - France/France
  • Publication date: 2000/03
  • ISBN: 9280717855
  • Source: Source: 54 p. (21 x 29.7); phot.; tabl.; append.; FRF 325.00.
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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