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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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La­test News

Gre­na­da Steps Clo­ser Towards the Es­ta­blish­ment of a Pro­duct Re­gis­tra­ti­on Sys­tem for Coo­ling Equip­ment

26.04.2024 , News :

Grenada solidified its commitment for a market transformation to energy efficient and climate friendly cooling solutions with the successful hosting of a workshop on the establishment of a Product Registration System for Cooling Equipment.  

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Participants of the workshop discussing the establishment of a Product Registration System in Grenada.

The workshop, held in March 2024, presented a potential set-up and implications for stakeholders regarding a Product Registration System in Grenada. Discussions centered on monitoring which products are sold in the market to ensure compliance with national policies, fostering an exchange of information and experiences, and reducing barriers to trade and compliance complexity for importers and manufacturers.  

A Product Registration System for Cooling Equipment is a crucial instrument to monitor the uptake of highly efficient appliances. This system serves as a tool to capture specific information on products, underpin policies or programs, and provide an initial compliance gateway for products entering the market. Product registration systems offer a myriad of benefits, including increased incentivization of more efficient products, reduced workload and costs for applicants and regulators, and fostering an exchange of information and experiences among countries to pursue proactive policy revisions as markets evolve. Further information on PRS: Product Registration Systems - United for Efficiency (united4efficiency.org) (opens in a new window) 

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The workshop was organized by the National Ozone Unit in the Ministry of Climate Resilience, The Environment & Renewable Energy and supported by the Cool Contributions fighting Climate Change II (C4 II) (opens in a new window) project. C4 II is implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and funded by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) as part of the International Climate Initiative (IKI).