The Environment Department wants to ensure technicians in the refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) servicing industry have the capacity to handle newly introduced technology and refrigerants.
This, according to Environment director Sandeep Singh during the World Ozone Day event held in Nadi last week.
“There are also a total of 1446 technicians that are licensed under the department and they are undergoing trainings with the support from Fiji National University,” she said. “In compliance with our obligation under the Montreal Protection, Fiji has phased out more than 35 per cent of its baseline consumption since January 1, 2020, thereby contributing to net climate benefit.”
She said this year’s theme of ‘Global Cooperation Protecting Life on Earth’ allowed “us to recognise the need to act in collaboration” and develop global cooperation to address climate change challenges.
“As part of this year’s celebrations, the ministry is conducting final consultation here in the Western Division on the review of the Ozone-Depleting Substances (ODS) regulations.”
There are around 519 RAC servicing companies and six major importers of refrigerants registered and licensed under the Environment Department.
