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Cool Cont­ri­bu­ti­ons fight­ing Cli­ma­te Chan­ge II (C4 II)

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Commissioned by: German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV)
Partner countries: Costa Rica, Grenada, the Philippines

Objective

The objective of the project is to foster sustainable development of the RAC sector by strengthening the competence of key actors and improving related structures. C4 II adapts existing methodologies and develops new tools for replication in other countries, promoting the transformation towards sustainable cooling. Increased ambition triggered by sector specific NDC implementation plans is expected to unlock enormous GHG reduction potential. 

Country specific objective

Cooperation with the three partner countries is twofold: Firstly, the countries will be supported in advancing and implementing the cooling strategies developed with C4 I assistance. Secondly, all three countries will serve as valuable sources of knowledge on cooling strategies, policy approaches and green cooling technology demonstration, which is highly relevant for an increasing number of third countries.  

Approach

A sustainable approach enabling a strong multiplier effect lies at the core of the project. Best practices and instruments developed in C4 I are to be made available to other countries for replication in blueprints and guidelines. This includes, for instance, a blueprint on sector-specific NDCs or a roadmap for the introduction of Minimum Energy Performance Standards. Proven approaches are to be systematically transferred to other regions, which in turn will increase awareness of Green Cooling. 

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The Phil­ip­pi­nes ra­ti­fies the Ki­ga­li Amend­ments to the Mon­tre­al Pro­to­col

04.10.2022 , News :

On the last days of the Duterte administration on 23 June 2022, the Philippines ratified the Kigali Amendments to the Montreal Protocol. The announcement was made by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources on 15 September 2022 as part of the Philippine activities to celebrate World Ozone Day.  

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The Montreal Protocol remains as the most successful multilateral environmental agreement which addresses the control of ozone depleting substances (ODS). With the Kigali Amendments, the control is extended towards the phase-down of potent greenhouse gases (GHGs) called hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). The phase down of these climate-damaging chemicals will support mitigation efforts of the Paris Agreements, limiting global warming by 0.4ºC.  

With the phase-down of HFCs the shift to climate-friendly alternatives is anticipated and training technicians and workers in industries using these chemicals is necessary to ensure the safe transition of Philippine industry.  The Montreal Protocol supports the training of workers handling alternative substances. Cool Contributions fighting Climate Change on its second phase or C4 II implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the German Federal Government have project activities lined up to support the training of technicians in the refrigeration and air conditioning sector.  

Together with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) a demonstration training on the safe use of ammonia and hydrocarbons are planned based on the Fit-for-Green Cooling curriculum for the Qualification, Certification and Registration (QCR) of technicians.