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Illegal Trade Bulletin: Issue 10

Insights from International Negotiations and Industry Warnings

In the 10th issue of EIA’s Illegal Trade Bulletin, we highlight developments related to illegal trade from the latest Montreal Protocol meeting in Bangkok, a recent enforcement success in the U.S., and warnings from industry regarding illegal refrigerants and non-compliant cylinders.

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Turning Down the Noise at Our Ocean Conference

Government leaders, community members, NGO representatives, and journalists from around the world gathered at the 11th Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, Kenya, to discuss the many challenges that face our global ocean, as well as recent conservation successes, possibilities for action, and opportunities for international cooperation.

Forklift surrounded by boxes and containers of refrigerant in a warehouse
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Illegal Trade Bulletin: Issue 9

Smuggled Refrigerants and International Enforcement Ahead of Global Treaty Meeting

The 9th issue of EIA’s Illegal Trade Bulletin highlights illegal trade cases reported by countries ahead of the upcoming Montreal Protocol meeting in Bangkok, several recent enforcement successes in Europe, and the importance of international cooperation for effective enforcement.

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Illegal Trade Bulletin: Issue 8

Building Enforcement Capacity and Addressing Market Challenges

The eighth issue of our Illegal Trade Bulletin highlights enforcement capacity-building trainings, new U.S. regulatory changes, a recent U.S. government auction of seized refrigerants, and the importance of refrigerant testing. 

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Illegal Trade Bulletin: Issue 7

Illegal Refrigerants and the Need for Stronger Deterrence

The seventh issue of the EIA Illegal Trade Bulletin highlights two U.S. enforcement cases, and a new investigative report on illegal refrigerant trade in the European Union.