Objective: -
Is an international agreement to gradually reduce the consumption and production of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
Date adopted – 15.10.2016
Date ratified – Not yet
Entered into force – 01.01.2019
ONGOING PROJECTS/INITIATIVES
- Green Cooling Initiative II (GCI II)
PROJECT OBJECTIVES/PROJECT SITE/FUNDING AGENCY/TOTAL FUNDING/DURATION OF THE PROJECT
Project Objectives:
- Development of climate change mitigation policies for the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) sector
- Promoting natural refrigerants and energy efficiency in the RAC sector
- Setting up of a training and certification scheme for cooling and refrigeration technicians
- Support the implementation of Kenya’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC)
Funding Agency:
- The German Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, with GIZ as the implementing agency
Total Funding:
- EURO 2.5 Million
Duration:
46 Months (January 2018 – October 2021)
ONGOING PROJECTS/INITIATIVES
2. Kenya Enabling Activities for HFC phase down
PROJECT OBJECTIVES/PROJECT SITE/FUNDING AGENCY/TOTAL FUNDING/DURATION OF THE PROJECT
Project Objectives:
- To achieve a broader understanding of the provisions of the Kigali Amendment and to prepare the legislative basis for its ratification;
- To understand the training needs in the servicing sector that would allow for a successful HFC phase-down;
- To develop and update regulatory framework for establishing an HFC import/export licensing system.
Project Site:
- National
Funding Agency:
- UNEP
Total Funding:
- US $ 135,000
Duration:
One Year (January 2020 –2021)
