At a series of events held in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh, the results of cooperation between Viet Nam and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in the field of reducing greenhouse gases and ozone depleting substances (ODS) were discussed. The workshops were organized in celebration of the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer.
The recent ozone- and climate-friendly developments in Vietnamese factories include the successful conversion from the use of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), which are ODS commonly used in refrigeration, to a new technology system using HC-290, a natural refrigerant. Such conversion has resulted in energy savings of up to 30 per cent.
The new technology also offers a much better cooling performance, is easier to use and needs less space. As an implementing agency of the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol, UNIDO facilitates awareness-raising activities in Viet Nam and provides relevant technical assistance and policy consultations.
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Viet Nam-UNIDO cooperation in reducing ODS
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