RT Report T1 Leveraging expertise of civil society in developing countries: communication programme of methyl bromide synthesis report 2004 A1 United Nations Environment Programme, PB United Nations Environment Programme SN 92-807-2514-9 YR 2004 FD 2004 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/9407 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/9407 NO This publication presents the saga of the unique efforts of these NGOs from developing countries. Methyl bromide, a soil fumigant, was included as a controlled substance under the Montreal Protocol in 1997 when for the first time that the agricultural community became engaged in implementation of the Montreal Protocol. At this turning point in the history of Montreal Protocol, OzonAction developed an innovative mechanism to engage NGOs in developing countries that had hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture. Under the Multilateral Fund, OzonAction provided financial assistance and technical guidance to 13 NGOs from as many countries to spark actions to eliminate methyl bromide. DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 17, 2026