Customs Office COMPONENT 2: Capacity building and awareness on HFCs and their alternatives Conduct informative workshops for technicians on safe handling of HFCs and its alternatives. NOU RAC sector June 2018 December 2018 14, 000 Meeting Reports At least 3 informative workshops on safe handling of HFCs and its Alternatives conducted Conduct training needs assessment for the servicing sector and preparing an assessment report NOU RAC sector April 2018 April 2019 12,000 Training needs Reports Training Needs for RAC sector identified Organization of informative workshops and surveys to identify barriers for introduction of alternatives on the servicing sector NOU RAC, General Public June 2018 February 2019 20,000 Workshop Reports At least 1 survey and 4 workshops to identify barriers to adoption of low-GWP alternatives on the servicing sector conducted Sensitize consumers on low GWP technologies NOU General Public June 2018 February 2019 5,000 Meeting Reports At least 1 consumer sensitization campaign on low GWP technologies conducted GWP
1.3 Translation of the Kigali amendment and other supporting document into national language and printing of the Kigali Amendment in both languages to the members National Assembly and National Council and further dissemination NOU Policy makers, private sector and public at large January 2018 January 2018 2,000 Key documents for translation identified Translations made Design and printing completed Readily available information on KA and its implication 1.4 Initiate the ratification process with the package on the ratification of Kigali amendment finalized and out in motion. NOU Members of the Parliament, (National Assembly) and (National Council), Policy makers and legislators Mar 2018 July 2019 1,500 All documents agreed and finalized Additional meetings as required held Proposal for ratification put forward Kigali Amendment Ratification in process Sub-total 13,000
Component 2: Capacity-building & training on alternatives 2.1 Undertaking the assessment of the market readiness, training needs assessment for the servicing sector identifying barriers for introducing low-GDP alternatives on the servicing sector side, availability of tools and equipment, availability of standards etc, the results of which will be used for further planning of the activities related to use of HFCs and especially HFC alternatives) (this activity will include hiring a consultant, consultative meetings and interviews with the technicians, organizing informative workshops) NOU/ local expert Servicing Sectors and Private sector representatives, relevant line ministries and government agencies Jan 2018 Jul 2018 15,000 ToR for assessment Recruitment of the local/regional consultant Interviews conducted Draft assessment ready Consultation meeting held Informative meetings held Assessment with overview of the market readiness for introduction of HFC alternatives Plan of actions developed and developed to be included into HFC phase-down 2.2 Capacity building for safe use of alternatives of HFC. Preparation of outreach and training documents, web-sites and refrigeration videos etc); 3 informative workshops for refrigeration technicians NOU Servicing Sectors and Private sector representatives, training institutions Sep 2018 Jul 2019 7,000 Training programme updated Outreach and training documents ready (act 1.3.) Refrigeration videos translated Master trainers trained (through separate project) Trainings held Training programmes updated Initial pool of competent servicing technician Training workshops on HFC alternatives Sub-total 22,000
Component 3. Article 4B licensing and reporting 3.1 Comprehensive review of the national licensing system of ODS, ODS alternatives and equipment resulting in a proposal for how to include HFCs and HFC based equipment into a licensing system NOU Ozone policy makers, private sector representatives, other related line ministries, Customs department Jan 2019 Jun 2019 3,000 ToR for review Recruitment of an expert Draft proposal for the review Proposal submitted for approval Proposal for inclusion of HFC and related equipment into the licensing system 3.2 Assisting national customs authorities in developing national custom codes for different HFCs to ensure proper monitoring and recording of imports/exports of individual HFC (including 3 consultation meetings) NOU Customs department, Ozone policy makers, private sector representatives, other related line ministries, Oct 2018 Jun 2019 12,000 Recruitment of local/regional expert Review of existing practices Proposal for handling HFC in HS code nationally Consultations held Inputs from consultations taken into account Proposal finalized Harmonised HFC database for import and use Sub-total 15,000
Technicians Training Seminar: Management of alternatives NOU Technicians, DARAC, DSC Sept 2018 Oct 2018 2,000 Seminar Report Understanding of Life cycle management of alternatives NOU Training: implementing the HFC phase-down NOU NOU Aug 2018 Oct 2018 2,000 Training Workshop Report NOU enabled to implement the HFC phase COMPONENT 3: Article 4B licensing system and reporting Contracting Consultant/Facilitator NOU N/A Mar 2018 Apr 2018 - Signed contract Consultant on board National Consultations: revision of ODS LQS NOU Customs Dept, Customs Brokers, ODS alternative importers, Legal Dept, ECU May 2018 Sept 2018 3,000 Reports Current LQS reviewed Comprehensive review of the existing ODS LQS NOU Customs Dept, Customs Brokers, ODS alternative importers, Legal Dept, ECU May 2018 Sept 2018 5,000 Reports Current LQS reviewed; recommendations identified Develop Country-specific HS Codes for HFCs and alternatives; Red-flagging in ASUCYDA NOU Customs Dept, Customs Brokers Jul 2018 Dec 2018 6,000 List of Codes and items to be flagged Country-specific HS Codes for HFCs, alternatives; Red-flagging in ASYCUDA COMPONENT 4: Development of National Strategies KAP Study NOU RAC/MAC Service Sector and DSC, HFCs/alternatives importers, General Public Jun 2018 Jan 2019 5,000 Study Understanding of the KAP of the RAC/MAC Sector regarding Low GWP and natural refrigerants National Strategy: to change the mindset in the RAC servicing sector NOU RAC/MAC Service Sector, End-users, Jun 2018 Jan 2019 2,500 Strategy Change in mindset of RSS, towards transitioning to HFC alternatives National Strategy and Action Plan: Staged approach to introducing low GWP, EE alternatives NOU RAC/MAC Service Sector, End-users, DSC, HFCs/alternatives importers, General Public Jun 2018 Jan 2019 2,500 Strategy and Action Plan Strategy and Action plan to transition into low GWP, EE alternatives
Implementation Plan ACTIVITY RESP ENTITY TARGET GROUP START DATE (Month/Yr) DATE OF COMPLETION (Month/Year) BUDGET (US$) MILESTONES EXPECTED OUTPUTS COMPONENT 1: Facilitate the ratification of the Kigali Amendment Signature of the SSFA between UN Environment and the Government. NOU N/A Jan 2018 Mar 2018 - Signed SSFA 1stpayment issued; commencement of work Impact analysis of early ratification of the Kigali Amendment. NOU High-level decision makers, relevant governmental institutions, private companies and servicing technicians in the sectors that are using HFC Mar 2018 Apr 2018 12,000 Report Analysis documents prepared and approved Stakeholder’s consultations to facilitate the ratification process of the Kigali Amendment. NOU High-level decision makers, relevant governmental institutions, private companies and servicing technicians in the sectors that are using HFC Mar 2018 May 2018 6,000 Signed contract Consultant on board Initiate the drafting of an appropriate bill for early ratification of the Kigali Amendment, and drafting of relevant regulations as appropriate. NOU Revised the legal framework for ratification of Kigali amendment Jun 2018 Dec 2018 2,000 Prepared bill for ratification of amendment Kigali amendment ratified Targeted awareness campaign on HFC phase-down and energy efficiency. NOU Governmental institutions, private companies and servicing technicians in the sectors Mar 2018 Dec 2018 3,000 Awareness materials Awareness materials elaborated and distributed COMPONENTE 2: Capacity-building & training for alternatives..
Hiring Experts and consultants NOU N/A Feb 2018 Mar 2018 - Signed contract Consultant on board Training needs assessment for the servicing sector. NOU Technicians Apr 2018 Sep 2018 26,000 Training needs Report Training needs for RAC sector identified Organization of round tables to enable technicians and end users in the selection of HFCs alternatives with zero of low GWP. NOU Technicians and importers of HFCs/alternative substances/RAC equipment Oct 2018 Nov 2018 9,000 Report Technicians and end users enabled in the selection of HFCs alternatives with zero of low GWP. Training of NOU with respect to the new responsibilities of the application of the Kigali amendment. NOU NOU Apr 2018 Jun 2018 4,000 Training workshop report NOU enabled to implement HFC phase down COMPONENTE 3: Technical Assistance to install/service MAC with flammable refrigerants. Signature of agreement with the vocational institute. NOU N/A Jan 2018 Feb 2018 - Signed Agreement Vocational institute involved in the technical assistance Hiring Experts and consultants NOU N/A Mar 2018 Oct 2018 Apr 2018 Nov 2018 - Signed contract Consultant on board Training of 4 trainers carried-out in international refrigeration training institutes. NOU High level technicians Mar 2018 Apr 2018 16,000 Trainers trained Improved knowledge of vocational institute Overview project activities and preparing reports of trials NOU Vocational institute Jul 2018 Jun 2019 9,000 Reports of trials Consultant on board Technical assistance and Organization of 10 Workshops to disseminate MAC service practices NOU Technicians in RAC sector Mar 2019 Jun 2019 30,000 Workshop delivered The mobile air conditioning sector involved in the transition to lower/zero alternative Production of radio spots, newspaper ads, and messages NOU MAC service sector, vocational Jan 2019 Feb 2019 2,000 Awareness material elaborated Public awareness outreach on alternative refrigerants
conveyed through social media. institutes, importers COMPONENTE 4: Development of a national strategy Hiring experts and consultants NOU N/A Jan 2018 Apr 2018 Nov 2018 Feb 2018 Mar 2018 Dec 2018 16,000 Signed contract Consultant on board Prepare a desk report on energy efficient equipment present in the market and other options available in the region NOU Technicians and importers of HFCs/alternative substances/RAC equipment Jun 2018 Sep 2018 6,000 Report Knowledge dissemination on new refrigerant and alternative technologies Development of a staged-approach policies on placing technologies into local market NOU Technicians and importers of HFCs/alternative substances/RAC equipment Jun 2018 Jun 2019 2,000 Strategy Policy framework connected to Kigaly Amendment implementation Meetings of national committee for defining public procurement guidelines and criteria on RAC equipment NOU Technicians and importers of HFCs/alternative substances/RAC equipment Jun 2018 Jun 2019 5,000 Meetings delivered National competent authorities are enabled and committed to compliance with obligations with regard to the HFCs in line with the Kigali Amendment Production of radio spots, newspaper ads, and messages conveyed through social media NOU Technicians and importers of HFCs/alternative substances/RAC equipment Jan 2019 Feb 2019 2,000 Awareness material elaborated RAC service sectors, importers/manufacturers and end-users proactively engaged in the HFC phase-down down
Implementation Plan ACTIVITY RESP ENTITY TARGET GROUP START DATE (Month/Yr) DATE OF COMPLETION (Month/Year) BUDGET (US$) MILESTONES EXPECTED OUTPUTS COMPONENT 1: Facilitate early ratification of the Kigali Amendment and legal measures. Support for analysis of existing Ozone and Climate policy/legislation/strategies and adjustments to implement the Kigali Amendment NOU High-level decision makers, relevant governmental institutions, and main stakeholders of HFCs market. Jan 2018 Mar 2018 - Report Analysis documents prepared and approved Analysis of the impact in Ecuador of an early ratification of the Kigali Amendment NOU Relevant governmental institutions, and main stakeholders of HFCs market. Jan 2018 Mar 2018 - Report Analysis documents prepared and approved Awareness raising of relevant stakeholders on HFC phase-down and energy efficiency options. NOU Relevant governmental institutions, and main stakeholders of HFCs market Mar 2018 May 2018 6,000 Awareness materials Awareness materials on HFC phase-down and energy efficiency options produced Comprehensive review of current ODS’s license/quota system resulting in a proposal for how to include HFCs and HFC blends, into the system. NOU Relevant governmental institutions, and main stakeholders of HFCs market Jan 2019 Jun 2019 - Reports Document elaborated and approved Assisting country Customs authorities in developing national custom codes for commonly imported HFCs and its alternative substances, (mainly to differentiate individual HFCs and key HFC blends), NOU Customs services, Relevant governmental institutions, and main stakeholders of HFCs market. Jan 2019 Jun 2019 - Reports Document elaborated and approved
in order to ensure proper monitoring and recording of imports/exports of individual HFCs/alternatives substances Define the HFC’s quota system model to adopt, and to envisage a critical path for achieving the HFC phase-down goals by affecting both sides of the market (offer and demand NOU High-level decision makers, relevant governmental institutions, and main stakeholders of HFCs market. Jan 2019 Jun 2019 - A quota system proposal for HFC control. Adopted the HFC’s quota system COMPONENTE 2: Capacity-building & training for alternatives Organize workshops/round table discussions on and zero-GWP alternatives per each RAC sub-sector targeting larger end-users (chain of hotels, supermarkets, shopping malls, etc.) and manufacturing industries. Carry discussions with relevant stakeholders aimed at establishing the HFC phase-down control measures. NOU, UN Environment, Vocational Institute Training centers in RAC, users, importers of HFCs/alternative substances/RAC equipment. May 2018 Jul 2018 22,000 Report of workshops Service technicians trained discussions on low-GWP and zero-GWP alternatives Training of trainers on the safe use of available and zero-GWP alternative technologies carried-out with a NOU, UN Environment, Vocational Institute Training centers in RAC, users, importers of HFCs/alternative substances/RAC equipment. Jul 2018 Aug 2018 7,000 Trainers trained Improved knowledge of trainers on the safe use of available low-GWP and zero-GWP alternative technologies GWP GWP End
national/international expert Specific training in selected alternatives of each RAC sub-sector for end-users (chain of hotels, supermarkets, shopping malls, etc.) and manufacturing industries. NOU, UN Environment, Vocational Institute Training centers in RAC, users, importers of HFCs/alternative substances/RAC equipment. Aug 2018 Oct 2018 48,000 End-users trained on specific selected technologies End-users enabled in the selection of HFCs alternatives COMPONENTE 3: Technical Assistance project Organize round tables to analyze the adoption of national standards on the safe use of flammable refrigerants. NOU, UN Environment, Vocational Institute RAC Universities and Vocational Institutes, importers of HFCs/alternative substances/RAC equipment May 2018 Aug 2018 3,000 Report Analysis documents prepared and approved for adoption of national standards on the safe use of flammable refrigerants. Disseminate national standards on the safe use of flammable refrigerants NOU, UN Environment, Vocational Institute RAC Universities and Vocational Institutes, importers of HFCs/alternative substances/RAC equipment, and the General Public Aug 2018 Sep 2018 1,500 Awareness campaign designed to disseminate national standards on the safe use of flammable refrigerants Technicians, importers, end-users and general public with knowledge about safe use of flammable refrigerants. Training of trainers on national standards on the safe use of flammable refrigerants NOU, UN Environment, Vocational Institute RAC Universities and Vocational Institutes, Sep 2018 Oct 2018 7,000 Completed training of trainers on national standards on Improved knowledge of trainers on national standards for safe using of flammable refrigerants.
the safe use of flammable refrigerants Training of service technicians on standards on the safe use of flammable refrigerants NOU, UN Environment, Vocational Institute RAC Universities and Vocational Institutes, Oct 2018 Mar 2019 45,500 Completed training of technicians to use flammable refrigerants. Technicians and end-users enabled to use safety flammable refrigerants according to standards. Demonstration sessions for equipment owners, end users, managers of supermarkets, hotels and other facilities using RAC systems basis on flammable refrigerants, investors, policy makers and universities based in existing equipment of country facilities NOU, UN Environment, Vocational Institute RAC Universities and Vocational Institutes, importers of HFCs/alternative substances/RAC equipment Oct 2018 Dec 2018 Feb 2019 Apr 2019 Jun 2019 Oct 2018 Dec 2018 Feb 2019 Apr 2019 Jun 2019 10,00 Completed demonstration sessions for using of RAC systems basis on flammable refrigerants. Technicians learn to safely manage flammable refrigerants.
Implementation Plan Activity Responsible Entity Target Group Start Date (Month/Yr.) Date Of Completion (Month/Year) Budget (US$) Milestones Expected Outputs Component 1: Facilitate the Ratification of the Kigali Amendment Analysis of existing legislation and drafting amendments NOU RAC, Govt. Ministries, Customs Office March 2018 August 2018 18,000 Report on analyzed legislations Provision of the document on analyzed legislations and draft amendments Conduct stakeholder consultative meetings on the ratification of the Kigali Amendment. NOU RAC, Govt. Ministries, Customs Office March 2018 May 2019 9000 Meeting minutes At least 3 stakeholder consultative meetings Translation of the Kigali amendment into national language NOU RAC, Govt. Ministries, Customs Office January 2018 February 2018 2000 Reports Provisions of the Kigali Amendment and relevant information on HFC phase down translated into the national language. Drafting The law on ratification of the Kigali amendment with the justification document, as required by the national legislative process NOU Legislative Assembly March 2018 December 2018 30,000 Reports Ratification documents to the Legislative Assembly prepared and submitted Production of information sheets on the Kigali amendment to facilitate consultations and speed up the ratification NOU RAC, Govt. Ministries, Customs Office January 2018 June 2018 10,000 Awareness materials Awareness materials on HFC phase down produced Preparing the package on the ratification of Kigali amendment NOU RAC, Govt. Ministries, Customs Office May 2019 June 2019 1,200 Final package on ratification of the Kigali amendment Final package of ratification of the Kigali amendment submitted. Component 2: Capacity Building and Awareness on HFCS and Alternatives Management
Objective To achieve a broader understanding of the Kigali Amendment provisions and to prepare the legislative framework for early ratification Target Group High-level decision makers, key governmental institutions, public and private companies and servicing technicians for the refrigeration sectors. Description of activities Consultation meetings with key stakeholders on relevant aspects of the Kigali Amendment with the view to facilitating smoother and faster path to adoption of the relevant instrument of ratification. Awareness raising to parliamentarians, decision makers, policy makers on benefits of ratification of Kigali Amendment. Updating the legal framework for the early ratification of the Kigali Amendment. Raiseawareness of HFC stakeholders on the ratification benefits of the Kigali Amendment. Follow up on documents submitted to the National Assembly to facilitate the ratification process at the national level. Translation of the Kigali Amendment provisions into the official national languages. Outputs Consultation meeting reports and instrument of ratification. Workshop reports and policy makers supportive of the ratification Updated legal framework. HFC stakeholders supportive of the ratification. Timely submission of documents. Kigali Amendment provisions produced in local languages. Component 2 Capacity-building & training on HFC alternatives adoption and management Objective To understand the training needs in the servicing sector that would allow for HFC phase-down success Target Group Public and private companies, Customs officers, servicing technicians in the sectors that are using HFCs, and training centers in the RAC sector Description of activities Training needs assessment for customs officers and technicians on new technologies and refrigerants gases into the market. Organization of informative workshops and surveys to identify barriers for introducing of low-GWP alternatives on the servicing sector, including availability of tools and equipment. Training needs assessment for the NOU to manage the HFC phase Outputs Training needs assessment report. Workshop reports. NOU training needs assessment report. Component 3 Article 4B licensing and reporting Objective To develop a required regulatory package for an HFC import/export licensing system Target Group Customs officers, importers/exporters of HFCs and HFC-containing equipment Description of activities Revision of existing national ODS and ODS-based equipment regulations to incorporate HFCs and HFC-based appliances. Providing assistance to Customs department in developing country specific national HS codes for HFCs. Development of a new electronic registry at the NOU for HFC data reporting. Outputs National ODS regulations revised. Country specific national HS codes for HFCs developed. New electronic registry for HFC data developed. Proposed budget
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Activity Responsible entity Target Group Start Date Month / Year Date of Completion Budget (US$) Milestones Expected outputs Component 1: Facilitation of early ratification of the Kigali Amendment Consultation meetings with key stakeholders on relevant aspects of the Kigali Amendment with the view to facilitating smoother and faster path to adoption of the relevant instrument of ratification NOU High-level decision makers, key governmental institutions, public and private companies and servicing technicians for the refrigeration sectors. January 2018 July 2018 15,000 Meeting reports Consultation meeting reports and instrument of ratification Awareness raising to parliamentarians, decision makers, policy makers on benefits of ratification of Kigali Amendment NOU Members of National Assembly, policy makers/implementers, RAC sector decision makers January 2018 December 2018 30,000 Workshop reports Endorsement of Kigali ratification by Parliament Updating the legal framework for the early ratification of the Kigali Amendment NOU High-level decision makers, key governmental institutions, public and private companies and servicing technicians for the refrigeration sectors. January 2018 July 2018 10,000 Kigali Amendment ratification documents Updated legal framework Raise awareness of HFC stakeholders on the ratification benefits of the Kigali Amendment. NOU High-level decision makers, key governmental institutions, public and private companies and June 2018 September 2018 9,000 Workshop reports/awareness materials HFC stakeholders supportive of the ratification
servicing technicians for the refrigeration sectors. Follow up on documents submitted to the National Assembly to facilitate the ratification process at the national level. NOU High-level decision makers, key governmental institutions, public and private companies and servicing technicians for the refrigeration sectors. January 2018 June 2018 1,000 Number of visits/meetings made on follow Timely submission of documents Translation of the Kigali Amendment provisions into the official national languages. NOU High-level decision makers, key governmental institutions, public and private companies and servicing technicians for the refrigeration sectors. January 2018 June 2018 5,000 Translated documents Kigali Amendment provisions produced in local languages Component 2: Capacity-building & training on HFC alternatives adoption and management Training needs assessment for customs officers and technicians on new technologies and refrigerants gases into the market. Organization of informative workshops and surveys to identify barriers for introducing of low-GWP alternatives on the servicing sector, including availability of tools and equipment. Activities 1 to 3 combined. NOU Public and private companies, Customs officers, servicing technicians in the sectors that are using HFCs, and training centers in the RAC sector March 2018 December 2018 30,000 Training needs report Training needs assessment report Workshop reports Training needs assessment for the NOU to manage the HFC phase NOU NOU March 2018 December 2018 5,000 Training needs report NOU training needs assessment report
Comprehensive review of local licensing/quota system of ODS’s resulting in a proposal for how to include HFCs and HFC alternatives into the licensing system. Developing national custom codes for commonly imported HFCs and its alternative substances, (mainly to differentiate individual HFCs and key HFC blends), in order to ensure proper monitoring and recording of imports/exports of individual HFCs/alternatives substances. Review and improve the current approach and methodologies related to the collection, verification and country use reporting of HFCs/alternative substances. Definition of the HFC’s quota system model to be adopted, and to envisage a critical path for achieving the HFC goals Assessment of legislation and policy options where HFC consumption could be controlled/reduced Contract service to design, set-up and running of ODSs data base for implementing the HFCs license system 15,000 Organizing two stakeholder consultations to facilitate the definition of the HFCs quota system. 4,000 Contracting a national lawyer(part time, 1month) to support the NOU in drafting the ministerial resolutions and procedure manual to approve HFC’s quotas and assignation of HFC import permits per importer. 1,000 Subtotal 3 30,000 Component 4: Technical assistance for introduction of low GWP alternatives Hiring a regional consultant to support the government to implement the technical assistance project for introduction of zero and low GWP alternatives 10,000 Hiring a national consultant for preparing the desk study on energy efficient equipment (4 months x US$ 1,500.00) 6,000 Agreement with vocational institutes for technical assistance including10 hands-on training sessions for RAC trainers and 5 Demonstration sessions for equipment owners 30,000 Hiring a national expert to elaborate radio spots, newspaper ads, and messages conveyed through social media (2 months part time x US$ 1,000) 2,000 Subtotal 4 48,000 Total (US $) 150,000 Enabling activities milestones and time plan Activities 2018 2019 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 Component 1: Facilitate early ratification of the Kigali Amendment of the SSFA between UN Environment and the Government. Support for analysis of existing Ozone and Climate policy and legislation. Analysis of impact to an early ratification of down
Targeted awareness campaign on HFC phase-down and energy efficiency. ns.. NOU Governmental institutions, private companies and servicing technicians in the sectors Mar 2018 Dec 2018 2,000 Awareness materials Awareness materials elaborated COMPONENTE 2: Capacity-building & training for alternatives Hiring Experts and consultants NOU N/A Feb 2018 Mar 2018 - Signed contract Consultant on board Training needs assessment for the servicing sector. NOU Training centers in RAC, RAC association, technicians Apr 2018 Sep 2018 26,000 Training needs Report Training needs for RAC sector identified Organization of round tables to enable technicians and end users in the selection of HFCs alternatives with zero of low GWP. NOU Technicians, importers of HFCs/alternative substances, RAC end users Oct 2018 Nov 2018 9,000 Report Technicians and end users enabled in the selection of HFCs alternatives with zero of low GWP. Training of NOU with respect to the new responsibilities of the application of the Kigali amendment. NOU NOU Apr 2018 Jun 2018 4,000 Training workshop report NOU enabled to implement HFC phase down Consultation process to revise rules, criteria and procedures to import second-hand units of refrigerated transport and MAC. NOU Iporters of HFCs/alternative substance, decision makers, relevant governmental institutions, private companies Apr 2018 Mar 2019 6,000 Report Analysis documents prepared and approved COMPONENTE 3: Article 4B licensing & Reporting. Hiring Experts and consultants NOU, UN Environment, Vocational Institute N/A Feb 2018 Nov 2018 Mar 2018 Dec 2018 - Signed Agreement Consultant on board Comprehensive review of local licensing/quota system of ODS NOU, UN Environment, Vocational Institute Customs Service and ODSs alternative importers Abr 2018 Jul 2018 4,000 Reports Documents prepared and approved with recommendations
alternatives and based-products and equipment. Support to set-up the HFC’s based-line, define the HFC’s quota system, and to envisage a critical path for reaching the HFC phase-down goals. NOU, UN Environment, Vocational Institute Customs Service and ODSs alternative importers Aug 2018 Dec 2018 4,000 Reports Documents prepared and approved with recommendations Assessment of legislation and policy options where HFC consumption could be controlled or reduced. NOU, UN Environment, Vocational Institute Customs Service and ODSs alternative importers Aug 2018 Dec 2018 3,000 Reports Documents prepared and approved with recommendations Review customs codes for HFCs (pure and blended substances) to facilitate monitoring of imports & exports. NOU, UN Environment, Vocational Institute Customs Service and ODSs alternative importers Jun 2019 Aug 2019 3,000 Reports Customs codes for HFCs reviewed with recommendations Develop an electronic database to define HFC’s quota limits per importer and prepare the Article 7 data report expressed in CO2 eqtonnes. NOU, UN Environment, Vocational Institute Customs Service, a hired consultant. Jan 2019 Jun 2019 15,000 An electronic database An electronic database developed Drafting Ministerial Resolution and other legal requirements to the HFCs license and quota system is approved NOU, UN Environment, Vocational Institute Customs Service, a hired lawyer consultant. Jan 2019 Jan 2019 1,000 Proposals for Ministerial Resolutions Legal framework approved for HFC control COMPONENTE 4: Technical Assistance for introduction of low alternatives Hiring experts and consultants NOU, UN Environment, Vocational Institute N/A Apr 2018 May 2018 10,000- Signed contract Consultant on board Prepare a desk report on energy efficient equipment present in NOU, UN Environment, RAC Service SectorUniversities Jun 2018 Sep 2018 6,000 Report Knowledge dissemination on energy efficient
Implementation plan and budgets Activities Responsible entity Target group Start date (Month/Year) Date of completion (Month/Year) Budget (US $) Milestones Expected outputs Component 1: Facilitation of the Ratification of the Kigali amendment 1. Analysis of existing Ozone and climate policy and legislation and drafting amendments NOU / national consultants High-level decision makers, relevant governmental institutions May 2018 July 2018 15,000 Consultants’ report with recommendation on legislative changes New or amended legislation drafted to allow for ratification and implementation of the Kigali amendment (HFC phase-down schedule, licensing requirements, HFC reporting requirements). 2. Stakeholder consultations to facilitate the ratification process NOU High-level decision makers, relevant governmental institutions, private companies and servicing technicians in the sectors that are using HFCs May 2018 September 2019 12,000 3 stakeholders’ consultation meetings held – reports from the meetings Relevant stakeholders are aware of the Kigali amendment requirements and ratification process is facilitated 3. Translation of the Kigali amendment into Kyrgyz language NOU / national consultant High-level decision makers, relevant governmental institutions, April 2018 May 2018 2,500 The Kigali amendment in Kyrgyz language is available Kigali amendment is translated to the national language as required by the national ratification procedures 4. Drafting The law on ratification of the Kigali amendment with the justification document NOU/ national legal consultant High-level decision makers, relevant governmental institutions, private companies and servicing technicians in the sectors that are using HFCs June 2018 March 2019 15,000 The law on ratification and necessary justification documents, participation in the Supreme Council (parliament) and/or Government sessions when needed The Law on ratification of the Kigali amendment is prepared and submitted to the Supreme Council 5. Production of information sheets on the Kigali amendment to facilitate consultations and speed up the ratification NOU High-level decision makers, relevant governmental institutions, private companies and servicing technicians in the sectors that are using HFCs, general public and public concerned April 2018 September 2019 10,000 Information sheets are prepared and available in the national language (Ozone Secretariat’s briefing note on ratification and 10 OzonAction factsheets into Kyrgyz language. 50 copies of each documents) All relevant stakeholders are informed about the obligations the country is assuming with ratification of the Kigali amendment and advantages of an early ratification. Consensus achieved on a need for early ratification.
6. The public awareness campaign NOU General public and public concerned September 2018 December 2018 5,000 Organized media involvement in the project activities, reporting from the stakeholders’ meetings, articles in the newspapers and on the web-portals, radio shows General public is aware of advantages of an early ratification of Kigali amendment and is supportive of the process 7. The package on the ratification of Kigali amendment is finalized and the ratification process is advanced NOU Government, Parliament April 2019 June 2019 2,500 Agendas and reports of the Supreme Council meetings The Law on ratification of the Kigali amendment is prepared and submitted to the Supreme Council Component 2: Training needs assessment 1. Undertaking the training needs assessment for the servicing sector NOU / RAC experts Private companies and servicing technicians in the sectors that are using HFCs, RAC association (Ecoholod) and training centers in RAC sectors October 2018 February 2019 10,000 Report on training needs assessment in the servicing sector NOU will have a clear picture on the needs of RAC servicing sector and the report will be used for further planning of the activities related to use of HFCs and especially HFC alternatives 2. Arranging stakeholder consultations NOU / RAC experts / Ecoholod Private companies and servicing technicians in the sectors that are using HFCs, RAC association (Ecoholod) and training centers in RAC sectors October 2018 March 2019 12,000 3 consultative meetings organized – reports from the meeting Information and data collection for the report is facilitated and training needs are widely discussed Component 3: Article 4b licensing and reporting 1. Review of the national licensing and quota system NOU / customs expert National Customs Service and importers/exporters of HFCs and HFC containing equipment January 2019 March 2019 2,500 Report on the inclusion of HFCs in the national licensing and quota system Proposal on how to include HFCs in the national licensing and quota system 2. Development of national custom codes for HFCs NOU / customs expert National Customs Service and importers/exporters of HFCs and HFC containing equipment January 2019 March 2019 8,500 National customs codes developed, 2 meetings organized – reports from the meetings) National customs codes are developed to for different HFCs to ensure proper monitoring and recording of imports/exports of individual HFCs.
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Activity Responsible entity Target Group Start Date Date of Completion Budget (US$) Milestones Expected outputs Component 1: Facilitate ratification of Kigali Amendment Support for analysis of existing ozone legislation and climate policy NOU Policy Makers, RAC sector, Enforcement Agencies January 2018 July 2018 15,000 Consultancy Report Existing legislations reviewed and HFCs incorporated. Stakeholder consultations to facilitate ratification of Kigali Amendment NOU Policy Makers, RAC sector, Enforcement Agencies January 2018 December 2018 20,000 Workshop reports Three (3) consultative workshops on ratification of the Amendment conducted Technical assistance on HFC data collection and reporting NOU RAC technicians, Customs Officers January 2018 August 2018 10,000 Consultancy report & data collection and reporting tools National HFC data collection and reporting tools developed RAC technology and impact analysis NOU Policy Makers, Government Ministries, HFC importers/ exporters June 2018 September 2018 10,000 RAC technology and impact report Report on RAC technology and impact analysis prepared Component 2: Capacity building and awareness raising on HFC alternative technologies Conduct training needs assessment for RAC sector NOU RAC sector June 2018 December 2018 10,000 Consultancy report Training needs for RAC sector identified Conduct sensitization workshops for NOU RAC sector January 2019 June 2019 5,000 Workshop reports Three (3) sensitization workshops on safe
RAC technicians on safe use of HFC alternatives use of HFC alternatives conducted. Mapping of HFCs and their alternatives NOU Importers / exporters, Consumers, Distributors June 2018 December 2018 10,000 Survey report HFCs and their alternatives markets established Component 3: Review of legislation for licensing system and reporting Comprehensive review of licensing system NOU Policy Makers, Customs Officers, RAC sector, enforcement agencies January 2019 June 2019 5,000 Consultancy report HFCs and their alternatives incorporated in licensing system Development of data registry and reporting tools NOU Importers/ exporters, customs Department June 2018 June 2019 5,000 Consultancy report Data registry of HFCs and their alternatives established Provide assistance to Customs Department to develop country specific HS codes NOU Customs Department January 2019 June 2019 5,000 Workshop reports National HS codes for HFCs developed Total in (USD) without PSC 95,000
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Activities Resp. entity Target group Start date (Month/Yr) Date of completion (Month/Yr) Budget (US $) Milestones Expected outputs Component 1: Facilitate early ratification of the Kigali Amendment 1.1 Analyse the readiness of various sectors to adopt zero ODP and low GWP alternatives, including through feasible and viable technologies for the Maldives and conditions needed for their smooth introduction and adoption (survey on readiness in 3 sectors, consultation workshop and endorsement workshop) NOU/ local expert Relevant government Institutions, Importers, RAC technicians and users Jan 2018 Apr 2018 14,000 Consultant recruited Draft Market and policy overview document available Consultation Workshop conducted Report finalized, stakeholders endorsement gained, Findings disseminated Market and policy overview to analyse the readiness of the market, draw the practical linkages with policy areas to identify the gaps Recommendations for better policy linkages and coordination 1.2. Conduct an analysis of the existing legislative framework related to ozone, climate change and other relevant policy areas to draw the linkages and identify gaps needed for the HFC phase-down and policy coordination (review and consultation and endorsement workshop as in act 1.1) NOU/local expert 1.3. Draft appropriate legal and other policy instruments to domesticate the Kigali Amendment (recruitment of a legal expert) NOU/legal expert High-level decision makers, relevant government institutions, private companies, and RAC technicians and users Mar 2018 Jul 2018 3,000 ToR for legal expert Legal expert recruited Revised draft policy after the consultation workshop (act 1.3) Completed, and stakeholders endorsed draft of required policy instruments in relation to the Kigali Amendment implementation Amended Ozone layer Protection Act 1.3 Stakeholder consultation to facilitate the ratification of the Kigali Amendment (consultation and endorsement workshop) NOU Government Institutions, Importers, RAC technicians and end users Jan 2018 Feb 2018 4,000 Draft policy package sent for review in advance to the consultation workshop Final policy package sent for stakeholder endorsement in advance to the endorsement workshop General and targeted awareness to the on the provisions of the Kigali Amendment NOU RAC servicing technicians, Importers, Government Institutions, Taxi owners Jul 2018 Jul 2019 4,000 Printings, design of information on KA policies and measures available for dissemination 2 awareness programs Information and awareness toolkits in local language
Sub-total 25,000 Component 2: Sensitizing fisheries sector on HFC phase-down and Kigali Amendment 2.1 A detail survey of all the marine and land vessels in the fisheries sector for the use of HFC and alternatives and identifying the barriers (including a consultation and information workshops) NOU/ technical expert Fisheries companies, technicians from fisheries sector, Marine and Land vessel owners and RAC technicians Jan 2018 Mar 2018 10,000 Consultant recruited Survey questionnaire prepared Draft report ready Consultation and information workshop Detail report providing information about the vessels, Manuals/videos on best practices 2.2 Sector specific training for the fisheries sector technicians and RAC servicing technicians on theory and practical aspects (3 workshops) NOU/ trainers Fisheries companies, technicians from fisheries sector, Marine and Land vessel owners and RAC technicians Sep 2018 Dec 2019 5,000 Agenda prepared 1 workshop delivered Meeting report 2 and 3 workshop delivered Meeting report Workshops conducted Technical guideline on the safety and handling of HFC alternatives Technicians awareness level increased on safe handling of HFCs and other alternatives 2.3 Develop technical guidelines on the safety and handling of HFC alternatives NOU/ technical expert Fisheries companies, technicians from fisheries sector, Marine and Land vessel owners and RAC technicians March 2018 Sep 2018 5,000 Draft guidelines Comments on the guidelines provided by NOU, Safety Department and other relevant stakeholders 2.4 Revise the proposed bank loans scheme to include options for promoting HFC alternatives, conduct additional consultation and raise awareness on bank loans (an output being developed through GEF funded low-carbon development project, focusing also on RAC sector) to encourage private companies to switch over to low GWP alternatives NOU Fisheries Companies Fisheries companies, technicians from fisheries sector, Marine and Land vessel owners and RAC technicians Nov 2018 June 2019 15,000 Proposal for a bank loan scheme from GEN project ready Additional consultation with Ozone Stakeholders conducted Proposal for the inclusion of provisions for the promotion of HFC alternatives Awareness raising activities on bank loans Bank loans scheme promote HFC alternatives and awareness about possibility to apply for bank loan to switch to low GWP technologies in the sector Beneficiaries aware on the scheme
2.5 Assist companies to come up with an internal plan for switching to low GWP alternatives and to prevent introduction of HFCs in the sector NOU Fisheries companies, technicians from fisheries sector, Marine and Land vessel owners and RAC technicians Apr 2018 Jan 2019 5,000 Companies for assistance identified Plans for transition to low GWP alternatives developed and agreed with CEOs Developed Workplans for major companies for switching to HFC alternatives Companies encouraged to initiate the HFC phase-down on their own Sub-total 40,000 Component 3: Sensitizing tourism sector on HFC phase-down and Kigali Amendment 3.1 Conduct a high-level forum for the managers of the resort to inform and discuss the Kigali amendment a way forward NOU Resort Owners, tourism industry representatives, RAC technicians (Resort and Locals) Feb 2018 June 2019 4,000 Venue identified Communication material prepared (act. 1.5) Meeting conducted Report on the outcome of forum Resort owners and other tourist facilities made aware and committed to the phase down of HFCs 3.2 Signing with interested resorts on partnering (MOUs) with NOU on phasing down HFCs (possibly during the Forum 4,000 Interested resorts identified MoU discussed and signed MOU signed with the interested resorts 3.3 Initiate the ozone and climate friendly resort award (Background work and information dissemination workshop) NOU Resort and other tourist facilities’ owners, tourism industry representatives Aug 2018 Sep 2019 3,000 Committee for the award established Guideline for ozone and climate friendly award developed Award information and criteria for award communicated Ozone and Climate friendly resort award introduced 3.4 Sector specific training for the sector technicians and RAC servicing technicians on theory and practical aspects NOU Resort Technicians June 2018 Jan 2019 5,000 Technical guidelines developed (act 2.3) Trainings conducted Training workshop report 3 capacity building programs Sub-total 16,000 Component 4: Online Data System 4.1 Update the Makudi information and licensing management system used by Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) NOU, Maldives Defence Force NOU, Maldives Customs Services, Maldives National Defence force, Ministry of Economic Development Jan 2018 Jan 2019 2,000 Proposal for provisions to update the system made Meeting with MNDF conducted to seek an agreement System updated including HFCs and other alternatives Harmonised HFC database for import and use
4.2 Initiation of subcomponent of Makudi information system to include online submission of import permit to the Ministry and Customs by public NOU, Maldives Defence Force NOU, Maldives Customs Services, Maldives National Defence force, Ministry of Economic Development Sep 2018 May 2019 8,000 Architecture for the system proposed and agreed System built Online portal for import permit launched 4.3 Integrate HFCs into customs national and HS codes in order to track and monitor the imports of gases and blends covered under the Kigali Amendment NOU, Madives Customs Services NOU, Maldives Customs Services, Maldives National Defence force, Ministry of Economic Development Jun 2018 May 2019 2,000 Proposal based on other countries experienced made HS codes for HFC and HFC based equipment Developed and accepted 4.4. Strengthen the current processes and methodologies related to collecting, managing and verifying country level data on HFC use NOU, Maldives Customs Services, Maldives Defence Force NOU, Maldives Customs Services, Maldives National Defence force, Ministry of Economic Development Jun 2018 Jan 2019 2,000 Gaps and improvements identified and agreed with all relevant stakeholders Awareness program conducted with relevant stakeholders Measures for strengthening data collection in place Sub-total 14,000
taking account the results of the policy and implication review 2nd Consultation workshop Revision of the law Submission for ratification 1.5 Conducting at least 3 stakeholder consultation meetings to facilitate the ratification process at the national level. (1st to review the draft of the review and analysis report and 2 and 3 to review the draft legislation and for wider stakeholder outreach) NOA/ National consultant Line ministries key decision-makers, related ODS importers Industry/ RAC End users, March 2018 Oct 2018 12,000 Summary of the draft report sent for review 2weeks in advance to the workshop Meeting report and recommendations draft legislation sent in advance to the meeting Meetings reports The preparation process for KA ratification received all relevant inputs from concerned stakeholders. All stakeholder well informed of KA and its implications Subtotal 28,000 Proposed Component 2 Establishing the foundation for the introduction of HFC 2.1 Training of NOU with respect to the increased responsibilities of the application of the Kigali amendment, including methodology of new emerging issues on data reporting in CO2 eq tonnes, calculation of baseline for HFC, energy efficiency, safety standards etc. UN or bilateral agency NOA staffs Oct 2018 Nov 2018 5,000.00 Venue identified Training conducted Upgraded NOU staff knowledge and skills to meet the new responsibilities, particularly to monitor the consumption of HFCs as well as to envisage a streamlined approach to HFC complementary with the country energy efficiency policy
2.4 Initiating the process for developing and/or adapting safety and energy efficiency (EE) standards for the properly handling and operating with flammable/toxic refrigerants in line with international standards National consultant/ NOA Standardization Agency, Energy Commission, RAC industries, technician, consumers December 2017 December 2018 12,000 - recruitment of a technical expert - Review o baseline and identification of gaps - technical committees formed for development and adoption of relevant standards Relevant necessary safety and EE standards identified and process for their adoption initiated. Subtotal 52,000.00 Proposed Component 3 Article 4B licensing & Reporting Comprehensive review of local licensing/quota system of ODS alternatives and based-products and equipment NOA/ consultant, Customs General Administration NOA/Customs, Department of MET, ODS and Equipment importers, servicing sector Jan 2019 Jun 2019 6,000.00 - recruitment of a technical expert - taking stock of the proposed legislation and proposal for HFC quota system model Current licensing/quota system updated to meet all requirements of the Article 4B as well as to facilitate the country compliance with the HFCs phase-down schedule.
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Activity Responsible entity Target Group Start Date Month / Year Date of Completion Budget (US$) Milestones Expected outputs Component 1: Facilitate early ratification of the Kigali Amendment Analysis of existing policy and regulatory framework for HFCs NOU Policy Makers, RAC sector, Enforcement Agencies January 2018 July 2018 15,000 Consultancy report Existing legislative Acts amended to include HFC phase down control measures. Awareness raising to members of parliament of benefits of ratification of the Kigali Amendment NOU Members of Parliament, Ministers January 2018 December 2018 20,000.00 Workshop Report Instrument of ratification Assisting in the drafting of Kigali ratification documents – The NOU with advice from a legal drafting expert NOU Policy Makers, RAC sector, Enforcement Agencies January 2018 July 2018 25,000 Kigali Amendment ratification documents Kigali ratification document drafted Stakeholder consultations meeting and awareness programmes to facilitate early ratification of the Amendment NOU Policy Makers, Government Ministries, HFC June 2018 September 2018 25,000 Workshop reports At least 5 stakeholder consultations meetings organized
Modeling the framework for data collection and analysis NOU RAC sector January 2018 June 2019 10,000 Data collection tools Report on the framework for data collection and analysis RAC technology projection and analysis NOU RAC sector January 2018 June 2019 5,000 RAC technology projection and analysis report prepared and disseminated Component 2: Capacity building and training for ODS alternatives Training needs assessment of customs on effective monitoring of HFCs importation NOU Customs Officers and other enforcement Officers June 2018 December 2018 25,000 Training needs report Report with recommendations on training needs assessment for customs and other regulatory agencies Training needs assessment of RAC technicians on safe use of HFC alternatives. NOU RAC sector January 2019 June 2019 15,000 Training needs report Report with recommendations on training needs assessment of RAC on safe use of HFC alternatives Training needs assessment of the NOU NOU NOU June 2018 December 2018 15,000 Training report/ consultation reports Report on training needs assessment for NOU and at least 3 meetings / consultations conducted Identification of HFC alternative technologies markets within and outside the country NOU Importers / exporters, Consumers, Distributors January 2018 June 2019 15,000 Consultancy report Report on identification of HFC refrigerants and their alternative markets produced. Production of training needs assessment reports and HFC alternatives market NOU Training Centres, Colleges, Universities, RAC association January 2018 June 2019 20,000 All reports prepared Reports printed and disseminated
Component 3: Article 4B Licensing and Reporting Comprehensive review of National licensing system of controlled substances and products NOU Policy Makers, Customs Officers, RAC sector, enforcement agencies June 2018 June 2019 10,000 Consultancy report National Licensing system is reviewed and HFCs and HFC blends are included Extracting new Customs Codes from WTO/WCO and incorporating them into the new regulations NOU Customs Officers January 208 June 2019 15,000 National Customs codes in place New regulations have updated customs codes based on WTO/WCO system. Support to develop electronic registry and reporting tools for all controlled substances NOU Importers/ exporters, customs Department June 2018 June 2019 10,000 Consultancy report Electronic registry and reporting tools for all controlled substances established and operational Consultative meetings with Customs and other enforcement officers and other key stakeholders on monitoring and controlling imports of HFCs and HFC based products NOU Customs Department, Standards Agencies, Government Ministries January 2019 June 2019 25,000 Workshop reports At least 2 consultative meetings and 3 workshops/seminars on monitoring and control of HFCs conducted. Total in (USD) without PSC 250,000
Annex-I Implementation Plan Activity Responsible entity Target Group Start Date Month / Year Date of Completion Budget (US$) Milestones Expected outputs Project Component -I: National Strategies for Kigali Amendment & Sensitization Workshops Sensitization Workshops for the Kigali Amendment NOU Government agencies such as customs, statistics, renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate change, green public procurement, marine vessels, fisheries, ports authority etc. Importers & Retailers. RAC service firms and technicians. Private Sector & large end-users/procurers. January 2018 July 2018 5,000 Meeting report Sensitization Workshop meeting report. National Kigali Strategy Paper & National Stakeholders Workshop on National Kigali Strategy NOU January 2018 July 2018 10,000 National Kigali Strategy Paper & Meeting report National Kigali Strategy Paper & Stakeholders Workshop Report with recommendation on the National Kigali Strategy. Project Component -II: Article 4B Licensing & Reporting Comprehensive review & strengthening of local licensing system of ODS alternatives and based-products. NOU Government agencies such as customs, statistics, finance, road transport authority, procurement department, vessel registration and fisheries Importers & Retailers. RAC service firms and technicians. Private Sector & large end-users/procurers. January 2018 September 2018 10,000 Assessment Report ; Licensing & Reporting System Recommendation Report Assessment Report of the Palau Article 4b Licensing & Reporting mechanism for Montreal Protocol, including recommendations for Kigali Amendment. Support to develop Electronic registry and reporting tools for all controlled substances and products. NOU January 2018 September 2018 5,000 E-registry for ODS Alternatives & based-products. •Electronic Registry system strengthening for ODS & ODS alternative (refrigerants & equipment data capture) and reporting. Training to NOU staff on
Project Component -III: Capacity Building for safe use of ODS alternatives Demo Workshop for best practices in servicing (on- site) of Refrigerators & Chest Freezers. NOU RAC service firms and technicians. Importers & Retailers. Private Sector & large end-users/procurers. October 2018 March 2019 10,000 Demo workshop report Demo Workshop Report with feedback from the RAC service sector on capacity needs. Project Component -IV: Communication and Awareness •Develop Flyers and Information Brochures on benefits of Kigali HFC amendment. •Develop quick information flyers and posters on ODS alternatives and their safe handling. •Development of these information products in local language for larger outreach. •Design, Development and Printing of the information products. •Partner with schools, importers, service technicians and other relevant agencies for distribution and outreach of such materials. NOU General Public Service Technicians Government Agencies September 2018 March 2019 10,000 Brochures & Quick Guide for awareness and distribution Information Brochures on benefits of Kigali HFC amendment. (English and Local Language) Poster (Do’s and Don’ts ) for safe handling of ODS alternatives. (English and Local Language) Total in (USD) without PSC 50,000
6. Implementation Plan ACTIVITY RESP ENTITY TARGET GROUP START DATE (Month/Yr) DATE OF COMPLETION (Month/Year) BUDGET (US$) MILESTONES EXPECTED OUTPUTS COMPONENT 1: Facilitate the ratification of the Kigali Amendment Signature of the SSFA NOU N/A Feb 2018 Feb 2018 - Signed SSFA 1st payment issued; commencement of work Contracting Consultant /Facilitator NOU N/A Mar 2018 Apr 2018 - Signed contract Consultant on board Analysis of existing Ozone and Climate policy/legislation for KA NOU High-level Gov’t agencies, private sector, RAC sector, importers May 2018 Oct 2018 6,000 Analysis report Analysis documents prepared and submitted to the Ministry and Cabinet Stakeholder consultations NOU High-level decision makers, Gov’t agencies. Private sector, RAC sector, importers May 2018 Oct 2018 3,000 Reports Preparation of Instrument of Ratification Training: HFC data collection and reporting NOU NOU, Customs Dept, Customs Brokers May 2018 Oct 2018 5,000 Training workshop report Strengthened capacity for HFC data collection and reporting Awareness raising: Production of information sheets on the KA NOU Private and public sector, high level decision-makers Mar 2018 Mar 2019 6,000 Awareness materials Awareness materials on HFC phase down produced COMPONENT 2: Capacity building and awareness on HFCs and alternatives management Contracting Consultant/Facilitator NOU N/A Mar 2018 Apr 2018 - Signed contract Consultant on board Assessment of Training needs NOU Tchnicians, NARA, SALCC Jul 2018 Sept 2018 5,000 Training Needs Report Training needs for RAC sector identified Mapping exercise: HFC refrigerants available on local market, alternatives and uptake NOU Technicians; NARA, SALCC; HFC alternatives, equipment/products importers May 2018 Sept 2018 5,000 Mapping Report Clear picture of what HFCs are available on local market, future uptake, trends RAC Technology projection and impact analysis NOU NOU, technicians, NARA, importers Jul 2018 Oct 2018 5,000 Analysis Report Analysis of HFC alternatives technology projection and impact in RAC Sector National Symposium: Responsibility from ratification of the KA NOU Ministry, technicians, NARA, SALCC, importers Sept 2018 Oct 2018 3,000 Symposium Report Clear stakeholders roles and responsibilities post KA ratification NOU Training: implementing the HFC phase-down NOU NOU Sept 2018 Sept 2018 3,000 Training Report NOU enabled to implement the HFC phase down
Implementation Plan ACTIVITY RESP ENTITY TARGET GROUP START DATE (Month/Yr) DATE OF COMPLETION (Month/Year) BUDGET (US$) MILESTONES EXPECTED OUTPUTS COMPONENT 1: Facilitate the ratification of the Kigali Amendment Signature of the SSFA NOU N/A Feb 2018 Feb 2018 - Signed SSFA 1st payment issued; commencement of work Contracting Consultant /Facilitator NOU N/A Mar 2018 Apr 2018 - Signed contract Consultant on board Analysis of existing Ozone and Climate policy/legislation for KA NOU High-level decision makers, Gov’t agencies, companies, importers, technicians May 2018 Sept 2018 3,000 Report Analysis documents prepared and submitted to the Ministry and Cabinet Stakeholder consultations NOU High-level decision makers, Gov’t agencies, companies, importers, technicians May 2018 Oct 2018 3,000 Reports Preparation of Instrument of Ratification Training: HFC data collection and reporting NOU NOU, Customs Dept, Customs Brokers Aug 2018 Sept 2018 3,000 Training workshop report Strengthened capacity for HFC data collection and reporting Awareness raising: Production of information sheets on the KA NOU High-level decision makers, private and public sector, general public Mar 2018 Mar 2019 4,000 Awareness materials Awareness materials on HFC phase down produced COMPONENT 2: Capacity building and awareness on HFCs and alternatives management Contracting Consultant/Facilitator NOU N/A Mar 2018 Apr 2018 - Signed contract Consultant on board Assessment of Training needs NOU Technicians, RAC asociation, Vocational Institutions Apr 2018 May 2018 3,000 Training Needs Report Training needs for RAC sector identified Mapping exercise: HFC refrigerants available on local market, alternatives and uptake NOU Technicians, RAC asociation, HFCs/HFC alternative and equipment importers Apr 2018 Oct 2018 2,000 Report Clear picture of what HFCs are available on local market, future uptake, trends
Technical assistance with HFC data collection and reporting NOU HFCs/HFC alternative and equipment importers, Technicians Jul 2018 Oct 2018 3,000 Training Workshop Report HFC data collection and reporting improved RAC technology projection and impact analysis NOU Technicians, RAC asociation, HFCs/HFC alternative and equipment importers Jul 2018 Oct 2018 3,000 Analysis Report Analysis of HFC alternatives technology projection and impact in RAC Sector National Seminar: Transitioning to low GWP, EE Alternatives in the RSS NOU Technicians, RAC asociation, HFCs/HFC alternative and equipment importers, Vocational institutions Jul 2018 Sept 2018 1,500 Training Workshop Report HFC data collection and reporting improved National Symposium: Responsibility from ratification of the KA NOU Technicians, RAC asociation, HFCs/HFC alternative and equipment importers, Ministry Aug 2018 Sept 2018 1,500 Seminar delivered; Report Clear stakeholders roles and responsibilities post KA ratification Technicians Training Seminar: Management of alternatives NOU Technicians, RAC asociation, Vocational Institutions Sept 2018 Nov 2018 2,000 Symposium Report Understanding of Life cycle management of alternatives NOU Training: implementing the HFC phase-down NOU NOU, The Ministry Sept 2018 Oct 2018 2,000 Seminar Report NOU enabled to implement the HFC phase down COMPONENT 3: Article 4B licensing system and reporting Contracting Consultant/Facilitator NOU N/A Mar 2018 Apr 2018 - Signed contract Consultant on board National Consultations: revision of ODS LQS NOU Customs Dept., Customs Brokers, importers. Apr 2018 May 2018 3,000 Reports Current LQS reviewed Comprehensive review of the existing ODS LQS NOU Customs Dept., Customs May 2018 Oct 2018 4,000 Reports Current LQS reviewed; recommendations identified
Conduct sensitization meetings for technicians on safe handling of HFCs and its alternatives. NOU RAC Sector December 2018 April 2019 12,000 Meeting Reports At least 4 sensitization meetings on identification of HFCs and its Alternatives conducted Component 3: Article 4B Licensing System and Reporting Revise the existing National Ozone Depleting Substances legislation (and ODS based equipment) and drafting the ODS alternative regulation to allow early ratification of the Kigali Amendment NOU RAC sector, Enforcement Agencies, Importers July 2018 September 2018 6,000 Review Reports National ODS regulation revised, Country-specific national HS Codes for HFCs developed Assisting Customs Office in developing national custom codes for different HFCs and include them into the Customs Tariff in order to ensure proper monitoring and recording of imports/exports or re-export of individual HFCs. NOU Customs Office July 2018 December 2018 23,400 Reports Country-specific national HS Codes for HFCs developed
Revision of existing National ODS legislation (and ODS-based equipment) to include HFCs–Engagement of a national legal expert to assist the NOU and publication of the revised legislation 10,000 Assisting national customs authorities in establishing national custom codes for HFCs – Engaging a customs expert and publication of the customs codes for distribution to all ports of entry and customs stations 5,000 Training of customs officers on controlling and monitoring HFC trade- One Day workshops at all major ports of entry to be conducted by the NOU 20,000.00 Total in (USD) without PSC 150,000* * This proposed budget includes the funding request submitted by the cooperating agency (UNIDO), of which UNEP’s share is US $75,000.
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN ACTIVITY RESP ENTITY TARGET GROUP START DATE (Month/Yr) DATE OF COMPLETION (Month/Yr) BUDGET (US$) MILESTONES EXPECTED OUTPUTS COMPONENT 1: Facilitation of early ratification of Kigali Amendment To raise awareness about the importance of Kigali Amendment ratification and implementation of the HFC phase down under the Montreal Protocol. NOU Govt Ministries, Customs Office, RAC, Jan 2018 Feb 2018 40,000 Meeting minutes and Reports At least 6 stakeholder consultative meetings and workshops Translation of the Ozone Secretariat’s briefing notes on ratification and Kigali Amendment relevant information into official national languages to facilitate consultations and speed up the ratification. NOU ODS survey Report and Relevant Information Feb 2018 Feb 2018 10,000 Translated Report OS briefing notes and Kigali Amendment provisions translated into local language Increase public awareness regarding the Kigali Amendment and continue process of stakeholder consultations NOU General Public Feb 2018 March 2018 25,000 Reports At least 7 sensitization meetings conducted To follow up on the drafted documents submitted to the relevant authorities (Ministry of Environment, Higher Council for Environment and Natural Resources, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Assembly and Ministerial Council) NOU Relevant Authorities Apr 2018 April 2018 - Reports Kigali Amendment ratified early To facilitate the early ratification process through the use of different mass media such as national TV and Radio programmes, newspapers, symposia, lectures....etc NOU Mass media Mar 2018 March 2018 20,000 Publicity Messages Kigali Amendment ratified early COMPONENT 2: Capacity building and training on HFC alternatives Evaluating the training needs for the servicing sector and preparing an assessment report that will be used for further planning of the activities related to use of HFCs and low-GWP alternatives through consultative meetings, elaboration of terms of reference and interviews with the technicians NOU RAC Apr 2018 April 2018 15,000 Reports Training Needs for RAC sector identified
National Symposium: Responsibility from ratification of the KA NOU NIMOS, RAC association, HFCs/ alternative and equipment/products importers Jul 2018 Aug 2018 4,000 Symposium Report Clear stakeholders roles and responsibilities post KA ratification Technicians Training Seminar: Management of alternatives NOU Technicians, RAC association, vocational institutions Jul 2018 Oct 2018 4,000 Seminar Report Understanding of Life cycle management of alternatives NOU Training: implementing the HFC phase-down NOU NIMOS, NOU Sept 2018 Oct 2018 4,000 Training Workshop Report NOU enabled to implement the HFC phase down COMPONENT 3: Article 4B licensing system and reporting Contracting Consultant/Facilitator NOU N/A Mar 2018 Mar 2018 - Signed contract Consultant on board National Consultations: revision of ODS LQS NOU Customs Dept. Customs brokers, ODSs alternative importers, Ministry of Trade, Industry & Tourism Apr 2018 Nov 2018 8,000 Reports Current LQS reviewed Comprehensive review of the existing ODS LQS NOU Customs Dept. Customs brokers, ODSs alternative importers, Ministry of Trade, Industry & Tourism Apr 2018 Nov 2018 12,000 Reports Current LQS reviewed; recommendations identified Develop Country-specific HS Codes for HFCs and alternatives NOU Customs Dept., ODSs alternative importers, Ministry of Trade, Industry & Tourism May 2018 Dec 2018 6,000 List of Codes Country-specific HS Codes for HFCs, alternatives COMPONENT 4: Development of National Strategies KAP Study NOU RAC servicing sector/end-users, vocational institutions; HFC/alternative, equipment importers, general public May 2018 Mar 2019 6,000 Study Understanding of the KAP of the RAC/MAC Sector regarding Low GWP and natural refrigerants National Strategy: to change the mindset in the RSS NOU RAC servicing sector/end-users, vocational institutions; HFC/alternative, equipment importers Jun 2018 Nov 2018 6,000 Strategy Change in mindset of RSS, towards transitioning to HFC alternatives
Annex-I Implementation Plan Activity Responsible entity Target Group Start Date Month / Year Date of Completion Budget (US$) Milestones Expected outputs Project Component -I: Early Ratification & National Strategies for Kigali Amendment Technical Assistance for background papers for early ratification of the Kigali Amendment. NOU Government agencies such as customs, statistics, renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate change, green public procurement, marine vessels, fisheries, ports authority etc. Importers & Retailers. RAC service firms and technicians. Private Sector & large end-users/procurers. January 2018 July 2018 5,000 Background papers for early ratification Consultation Meeting Reports Background papers that is necessary for Kigali Ratification in Tonga National Kigali Strategy Paper & National Stakeholders Workshop for early ratification of the Kigali Amendment. NOU January 2018 July 2018 10,000 National Kigali Strategy Paper Consultation / Strategy formulation workshop report National Kigali Strategy Paper & Stakeholders Workshop Report with recommendation on the National Kigali Strategy & Early Ratification Project Component -II: Article 4B Licensing & Reporting Comprehensive review & strengthening of local licensing system of ODS alternatives and based-products. NOU Government agencies such as customs, statistics, finance, road transport authority, procurement department, vessel registration and fisheries Importers & Retailers. RAC service firms and technicians. Private Sector & large end-users/procurers. January 2018 September 2018 10,000 Assessment Report ; Licensing & Reporting System Recommendation Report Assessment Report of the Tonga Article 4b Licensing & Reporting mechanism for Montreal Protocol, including recommendations for Kigali Amendment. Support to develop Electronic registry and reporting tools for all controlled substances and products. NOU January 2018 September 2018 5,000 E-registry for ODS Alternatives & based-products. •Electronic Registry system strengthening for ODS & ODS alternative (refrigerants & equipment data capture) and reporting. Training to NOU staff on Project Component -III: Capacity Building for safe use of ODS alternatives
the sectors that are using HFCs 4. Translation of the Kigali amendment into Turkmen language NOU / national consultant High-level decision makers, relevant governmental institutions, April 2018 June 2018 2,500 The Kigali amendment in Turkmen language is available Kigali amendment is translated to the national language as required by the national ratification procedures 5. Drafting The law on ratification of the Kigali amendment with the justification document NOU/ national legal consultant High-level decision makers, relevant governmental institutions, private companies and servicing technicians in the sectors that are using HFCs July 2018 December 2018 12,000 The law on ratification and necessary justification documents, participation in the Parliament and/or Cabinet of Ministers’ sessions when needed The Law on ratification of the Kigali amendment is prepared and submitted to The Parliament of Turkmenistan 6. Production of information sheets on the Kigali amendment to facilitate consultations and speed up the ratification NOU High-level decision makers, relevant governmental institutions, private companies and servicing technicians in the sectors that are using HFCs, general public and public concerned April 2018 September 2019 10,000 Information sheets are prepared and available in the national language (Ozone Secretariat’s briefing note on ratification and 10 OzonAction factsheets into Turkmen language, 50 copies of each documents) All relevant stakeholders are informed about the obligations the country is assuming with ratification of the Kigali amendment and advantages of an early ratification. Consensus achieved on a need for early ratification. 7. The public awareness campaign NOU General public and public concerned July 2018 June 2019 5,500 Organized media involvement in the project activities, reporting from the General public is aware of advantages of an early ratification of
stakeholders’ meetings, articles in the newspapers and on the web-portals, radio shows Kigali amendment and is supportive of the process 8. The package on the ratification of Kigali amendment is finalized and the ratification process is advanced NOU Council of Ministers, Parliament April 2019 September 2019 2,000 Agendas and reports of the Parliament meetings The Law on ratification of the Kigali amendment is prepared and submitted to the Parliament Component 2: Training needs assessment 1. Undertaking the training needs assessment for the servicing sector NOU / RAC experts Private companies and servicing technicians in the sectors that are using HFCs, Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan; Technical Universities, Institutes, Colleges. July 2018 December 2018 12,000 Report on training needs assessment in the servicing sector NOU will have a clear picture on the needs of RAC servicing sector including identified barriers for introducing alternatives on the servicing side, availability of tools and equipment, availability of standards etc. 2. Hiring an international consultant to guide the national consultants in training needs assessment analysis NOU/ International Consultant National RAC experts, private companies and servicing technicians in the sectors that are using HFCs, Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan; Technical Universities, April 2018 September 2018 14,000 Mission report of the international consultant National RAC experts are supported and guided by the international consultant, to ensure smooth training needs assessment exercise.
Institutes, Colleges. 3. Stakeholder consultation meetings and interviews with the technicians NOU / RAC experts / Private companies and servicing technicians in the sectors that are using HFCs, Technical Universities, Institutes, Colleges. July 2018 March 2019 12,000 3 consultative meetings organized – reports from the meeting Information and data collection for the report is facilitated and training needs are widely discussed 4. Organization of lectures in technical universities/institutes/colleges National RAC experts with a guidance of an international consultant Private companies and servicing technicians in the sectors that are using HFCs, Technical Universities, Institutes, Colleges. October 2018 September 2019 3,000 3 lectures organized – reports on the topics and attendance list RAC sector (existing and new technicians and engineers) is informed on management of HFC alternatives in the RAC sector 5. Training on alternative refrigerants for one national RAC expert in an international training centre NOU/ training institute abroad Selected national RAC Expert January 2019 March 2019 7,000 Selected RAC expert attended the training course on alternative refrigerants and received a certificate A national refrigeration expert will gain experience on proper handling of alternative refrigerants, and will serve as the first trainer in the future train the trainers program. 6. Translation and interpretation services (English-Russian-Turkmen) NOU/ translators /interpreters all stakeholders April 2018 September 2019 2,500 Number of hour worked/ number of pages translated N.a. Component 3: Article 4b licensing and reporting 1. Review of the national licensing and quota system NOU / customs expert National Customs Service and importers/exporters of HFCs and HFC containing equipment October 2018 January 2019 6,000 Report on the inclusion of HFCs in the national licensing and quota system Proposal on how to include HFCs in the national licensing and quota system
2. Development of national custom codes for HFCs NOU / customs expert National Customs Service and importers/exporters of HFCs and HFC containing equipment October 2018 January 2019 4,000 National customs codes developed National customs codes are developed to for different HFCs to ensure proper monitoring and recording of imports/exports of individual HFCs. 3. Drafting the reporting forms for importers, users and service technicians NOU / national consultants Importers, users of HFCs and service technicians February 2019 April 2019 4,000 Reporting forms prepared Reporting on HFC imports, exports, and use is facilitated 4. Organization of a workshop and a meeting for stakeholders NOU Importers/exporters of HFCs / Customs June 2018 December 2018 6,000 One workshop and one meeting organized Importers, exporters and the Customs are informed about updates in the licensing system and reporting obligations 5. Translation and interpretation services (English-Russian-Turkmen) NOU/ translators /interpreters All stakeholders April 2018 September 2019 2,500 Number of hour worked/ number of pages translated N.a. 6. Preparation and publication of information notes on licensing and reporting system NOU Importers/exporters of HFCs / Customs April 2019 September 2019 4,000 Information notes on licensing and reporting system developed Importers, exporters and the Customs are informed about updates in the licensing system and reporting obligations
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Activity Responsible entity Target Group Start Date Date of Completion Budget (US$) Milestones Expected outputs Component 1: Facilitate ratification of Kigali Amendment Stakeholder consultation to facilitate ratification of Amendment ZEMA Policy Makers, RAC sector, Enforcement Agencies January 2018 July 2018 5,000 Meeting Report 4 consultative workshops conducted Technical assistance on HFC data collection and reporting ZEMA, RAC technicians, Customs Officers January 2018 August 2018 10,000 Consultancy report & data collection and reporting tools National HFC data collection and reporting tools developed Drafting documents for the ratification of the Kigali Amendment ZEMA Policy Makers, Government Ministries, HFC June 2018 September 2018 5,000 Working session report Documents for ratification of Amendment prepared and submitted Alignment of the Kigali Amendment provisions to national frameworks ZEMA Policy Makers, Customs Officers, RAC sector June 2018 June 2019 5,000 Meeting reports Provisions of Kigali Amendment aligned with national legislations and policies Awareness raising of stakeholders on HFC phase down ZEMA Policy Makers, Customs Officers, RAC sector January 2018 June 2019 5,000 Workshop reports Two awareness workshops on HFC phase down process conducted Component 2: Awareness raising of major stakeholders on use of alternative technologies Undertake training needs assessment for RAC sector ZEMA RAC sector June 2018 December 2018 5,000 Consultancy report Training needs for RAC sector identified Identify training needs for enforcement agencies ZEMA Customs Department January 2019 June 2019 5,000 Consultancy report Training needs of enforcement agencies identified Mapping of HFCs and their alternatives ZEMA Importers / exporters, Consumers, Distributors June 2018 December 2018 5,000 Survey report HFCs and their alternatives markets established Consumer awareness on adoption of energy efficiency technologies ZEMA Importers / exporters, Consumers, Distributors January 2018 June 2019 5,000 Meeting reports 3 awareness meetings on adoption of energy efficiency technologies conducted Component 3: Review of legislation for licensing system and reporting
Analysis of existing ozone and climate legislations ZEMA Policy Makers, Importers / exporters, Consumers, Distributors June 2018 June 2019 10,000 Consultancy report Gaps in existing legislations and policies related to ozone and climate change identified Undertake comprehensive review of licensing system ZEMA Policy Makers, Customs Officers, RAC sector, enforcement agencies January 2019 June 2019 15,000 Consultancy report HFCs and their alternatives incorporated in licensing system Development of data registry and reporting tools ZEMA Importers/ exporters, customs Department June 2018 June 2019 10,000 Consultancy report Data registry of HFCs and their alternatives established Conduct informative workshops to customs and environmental officers ZEMA Customs Officers, Environmental Officers January 2019 June 2019 10,000 Workshop reports Customs and Environmental Offices aware of the licensing system Total in (USD) without PSC 95,000
tools for all controlled substances exporters, customs Department controlled substances established and operational To undertake periodic review of the HFC licensing system NOU Customs Department, Standards Agencies, Government Ministries January 2019 June 2019 10,000 Workshop reports At least 2 consultative meetings and 3 workshops/seminars on review of HFC licensing system Component 4: Development of National Strategies to enable early ratification of the Kigali Amendment Awareness raising to Parliamentarians on benefits of ratification of Kigali Amendment NOU Government Ministries, Importers / exporters, Users June 2018 June 2019 10,000 National Strategy in place At least one consultative workshop on raising awareness to members of parliament on benefits of ratification of the Amendment conducted Awareness raising to decision makers on the ratification issues NOU Decision Makers, Government Ministries, Importers / Exporters, Distributors January 2018 June 2019 10,000 Meeting Reports At least 2 consultative seminars for decision makers conducted Strategy for changing mindset in the refrigeration and (RAC) sector NOU RAC sector, end-users January 2018 June 2019 5,000 Workshop reports Strategy in changing mindset in RAC sector prepared. National Strategy for policies on placing technologies into local market and strategy for quick adoption of HFC alternatives NOU RAC sector, Policy makers, Importers, Distributors June 2018 June2019 5,000 Workshop reports National Strategy for policies on placing technologies into local market and strategy for quick adoption of HFC alternative developed Total in (USD) without PSC 150,000