Customs Officers in Cap-Haïtien Trained to Detect Ozone-Depleting Substances

Customs officers in Cap-Haïtien received specialized training on the detection and control of ozone-depleting substances (SACO) during a two-day session held September 1 and 2, 2026, according to Le Nouvelliste. The program was organized by the National Ozone Bureau (Bureau national Ozone, BNO), an office under Haiti's Ministry of the Environment. The training was carried out with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and in collaboration with the Cap-Haïtien customs authority. Le Nouvelliste reported that more than twenty agents took part, strengthening their theoretical and practical knowledge of regulated substances, methods for detecting them, and efforts to combat their illicit trade. According to the outlet, the activity forms part of the implementation of Haiti's commitments under the Montreal Protocol and the Kigali Amendment, international agreements aimed at protecting the ozone layer and reducing harmful emissions. The initiative comes as Cap-Haïtien's port and airport infrastructure continues to expand, with the city's airport reportedly handling around 22,000 passengers per month. No further details on future training sessions were provided in the source.