Lima, Peru, 2 May 2024 – In Latin America, women’s participation in the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) sector is increasing. Peru has taken a significant step in this regard, providing space for the validation of the Standard of Labor Competence of Good Practices in RAC through female leadership.
This Guidebook on Mainstreaming Gender in the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol (hereinafter referred to as the guidebook) has been developed to help advance the agenda of gender equality and women’s empowerment under the implementation of Montreal Protocol by means of the NOUs and national stakeholders mainstreaming gender issues into their daily works and operations. The Guidebook maps the existing issues and challenges in achieving gender equality through Montreal Protocol activities, identifies gender mainstreaming opportunities under the implementation of Montreal Protocol along with examples and good practices from various countries. The guidebook has been developed through an iterative process that included a review of MLF-related documents (global and country level), including selected MLF projects proposals, work programmes and progress reports, evaluation reports and related documents, consultation with selected NOUs and the four implementing agencies, a questionnaire survey covering 29 NOUs, which yielded further information about gender related achievements and challenges.
Lima, Peru, 30 April 2024 − Latin America is stepping up its efforts to transform the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) sector into a more inclusive, diverse, and safe space for everyone. Peru has taken a significant step in becoming the second gender pilot project of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) OzonAction in Latin America.
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Female leadership to groundbreaking transition
Leading Change in Environmental Communication and Women's Empowerment
Her dedication to fostering opportunities for women in the Heating, Ventilation, Air- Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) sector shines through her role in INWIC, a platform described by Colleen Keyworth as "a match made in heaven" for her passion.
En el mundo de la conservación ambiental y el manejo de productos químicos y desechos peligrosos, ha destacado no solo por su profundo conocimiento técnico y liderazgo, sino también por su compromiso con la igualdad de género.
In the field of environmental science and policy, Marta Pizano has played a pivotal role as a Co-chair of the Montreal Protocol's Technical and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP).
The world’s environment has been protected by a series of Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs).
A leader in environmental protection under the Montreal Protocol, with more than 30 years of experience in the United Nations that culminates with a well-deserved retirement.
UN Environment Programme is an Implementing Agency of the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol. OzonAction is part of UN Environment Programme's Law Division and serves 147 developing countries through the Compliance Assistance Programme.
