1. Overview of Technical and Policy Challenges in meeting 2020 phase-out targets
Annual 2017 Network Meeting of National Ozone officers of South Asia Countries
Agra, India, May

2. Highlights of HPMP Stage – I Implementation
Overall, HPMP Stage I, technically completed in all the countries and every country has met compliance targets.
Policy and regulatory interventions – licensing and quota systems are in place;
Ban on import of HCFC charged equipment in countries like India, Bhutan and Maldives, with others to follow
Increase in import duty on HCFCs e.g. Sri Lanka
Various ODS-free technologies selected for RAC Sector R32, R290 and R410 for air- conditioners and larger CO2)
ODS-free, low GWP technologies in foam sector (Cyclopentane, Water blown ……)
Focus increasing on energy efficiency (manufacturing and servicing)

3. Challenges of the HPMP I experience
Availability of alternatives in market
Safety standards for using low GWP flammable refrigerants
Cost of conversion and price for market
In some sectors no low GWP refrigerant available for retrofitting e.g. fisheries

4. Looking forward Key actions to meet 2020 targets
1. Technology adoption promotion measures 2. Regulations 3. Awareness and capacity building 4. Coordination with other institutions 5. South-South cooperation

5. Looking forward 1. Technology adoption/promotion measures
Promotion of low GWP technologies
Incentivize large installations with low GWP refrigerants
Research of not-in-kind approaches and technologies
Knowledge sharing on adoption of low GWP technologies and management of safety issues in A-5 countries inclusive, country driven strategies

6. 1. Technology adoption/promotion measures (cont’d)
Need for lifecycle management approach in technology selection
Lifecycle CO2 emissions from air-conditioners are 60-95% indirect and 5-40% direct.
Manufacturing
End user
End of life

7. Looking Forward 2. Regulations
Development of Safety standards for using flammable refrigerants
Integrated approach with Energy efficiency and safety standards
Immediate prohibition of HCFC-based equipment (new or second hand)
Certification mechanism for service technicians leading to licensing (incl. mastering of safety aspects)
Closer international cooperation on trade to fast track controls
targeted and clear regulations that take into account GWP and energy efficiency (Kigali Amendment Decision XXVIII/3: Energy efficiency)

8. Looking Forward 3. Awareness and capacity building
Training of Enforcement authorities – including handling of new generation refrigerants
Periodic updates through targeted workshops on emerging technologies those are eco-friendly
Integrated approach with other relevant authorities
Network – systems houses and foam users particularly SMEs to play a key role in implementing regulations
Publications on case studies

9. Looking Forward 4. Coordination with other institutions
Industry associations – continued strengthening, technology sharing and planning to phase down HFCs.
Involve industry in formulation of new policies and regulations
More co-ordination with National Procurement authorities, Energy Efficiency, Building standards and safety standards
Planning on HFC phase-down with implementing agencies and NOU

10. Looking Forward 5. South-South cooperation
study tour for SMEs in foam sector
study tour for SMEs in RAC sector
Exchange of ideas through regional Industry associations to share technology, success methodology, certification and planning to phase-out HCFCs actively and phase-down HFCs.
Webinar through Ozone Officers / industries
Combination of technical info outreach and regulations

11. UNDP Resource Mobilization to support HCFC Phase-out/HFC Phase Down
MLF
FUNDING
Energy Efficiency, Conversion Project, PRP not in kind technologies
Maximum climate impact
Direct Emission Reductions
(low-GWP alternatives)
Montreal Protocol Measures
(HCFC Phase-out and HFC Phase-down)
GEF/
BILATERAL/ KCEP/
PRIVATE-SECTOR
FUNDING
Indirect Emission Reductions
(EE improvements)

12. UNDP looks forward to supporting you in better, more forward-looking and climate-conscious approaches!
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