Disclosure of Interest Declaration
I, Marta Pizano, residing in Colombia, a Co-chair of the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP)Co-chair of MBTOC, and Member of the TEAP Replenishment Task Force (RTF) declare as follows:
- I have read the Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Guidelines for the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel, Its Technical Options Committees and Temporary Subsidiary Bodies (“the COI Guidelines”) as adopted by the Meeting of the Parties in Decision XXIV/8.
- I am an independent consultant often working for the Montreal Protocol Implementing Agencies. In the past I have been involved with methyl bromide users and other key stakeholders in many countries, to identify and implement alternatives to methyl bromide, including research on QPS uses and their alternatives. Currently, I also consult for the agencies on other topics related to ODS and the Montreal Protocol, for example the sustainability of the phase-out achieved for different ODS, clarification on exempted uses, communication materials to raise awareness on various issues relating to the Protocol and its Kigali Amendment, SDGs, gender mainstreaming and others of relevance to the Protocol. I have worked for the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Ozone Secretariat and the World Bank (WB). Currently, I mostly assist the OzonAction Programme of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) with commuication materials . I have also assisted the Montreal Protocol Multilateral Fund (MLF) with monitoring and evaluation work. These assignments are conducted on a short-term basis, as an external consultant.
- This declaration constitutes my written agreement, pursuant to paragraph 8 of the COI Guidelines, to comply with the Guidelines. I understand that this written agreement is a condition of my service.
- My interests, and those of my personal partner and dependents include the following
- Proprietary interests: I do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
- Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work.
- Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: Consultant, as described above
- Government advice and other policy development: No
- Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: No
- Other interests: Consultant for International agencies such as USAID, CBI, ITC, UNDP and others mainly on enhancing competitiveness in agricultural sectors (mainly horticulture) geared for export in developing countries; climate smart agriculture; replacing highly toxic pesticides; and others. Editor and writer.
- The source of funding for my participation in the work of TEAP is UNEP through its Ozone Secretariat, covering my travel and accomnodation plus an administrative fee for report preparation, meeting organization and others as related to the TEAP and MBTOC. As a consultant who is self- employed, I conduct other work related to the Panel and MBTOC on a voluntary (unpaid) basis.
- Pursuant to paragraph 11 of the COI Guidelines, I declare that I have not declined to disclose information falling within paragraph 10 of those Guidelines.
- I undertake to disclose any material change to any of the above information, pursuant to paragraph 9 of the COI Guidelines, within 30 days of any such change.
- I undertake to make further declarations of interest annually for so long as I remain a member of the TEAP body.
- I understand that this DOI will expire on 31 December 2026 after I have signed it.
Signed: Marta Pizano
Date: 2026-01-08