VATIS UPDATE Article

The UNEP conducted the Customs/Enforcement officers training programme in Pakistan to create awareness about Ozone layer and ozone depleting substances (ODS) and measures to protect the Ozone layer. Trends in illegal trend of ODS, importance of Ozone layer and exchange of information, Do’s and Don’ts in this regard were discussed at these sessions. The awareness campaign comprised of three seminars of which one was already held in Karachi, second in Lahore on April 27, 2016 and in Islamabad on April 29, 2016. Customs, Coastguards and Police officers attended these sessions and a total of 90 officers attended each seminar.