The global demand of refrigeration and air conditioning appliances is rising and with that the stock of appliances and foams containing halogenated hydrocarbons, these are either ozone-depleting substances (ODS) or have a high global-warming potential for hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). These so-called ODS and HFC banks are not being managed or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner and emit substances equivalent to approximately 1.5 Gt CO2 each year.
Currently, neither the Montreal Protocol nor other international agreements address the challenge of accumulating ODS and HFC banks in old cooling equipment. In this context, the Climate and Ozone Protection Alliance (COPA) brings together all relevant actors to jointly work on holistic solutions for a sustainable management of ODS and HFC banks.
The session seeks to reflect on the important role of COPA as well as on the lessons learned after two years of its operation. The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and GIZ invite to debate how different aspects such as technology, regulatory frameworks, and financial mechanisms have been addressed in different contexts and countries. Success stories will be shared to encourage and inform new initiatives.
Welcome Remarks | Adnan ATWA, UNIDO |
The Climate and Ozone Protection Alliance: from vision to action including Highlights video | Ellen Michel, GIZ |
ODS/HFC Reclamation and Destruction Technologies | Yunrui Zhou, UNIDO |
Policy Framework for the Promotion of Sustainable ODS/HFC Banks Management (5 min) | Irene Papst, HEAT GmbH |
Financing Mechanisms to enable ODS/HFC Banks Management | Laurent Guegan, Climalife |
Panel discussion and Q&A with the audience
| Mr. Ezzat Lewis, Egypt Mr. Tapio Reinikainen, Finland Mr. Youssef Hammami, Tunisia Ms. Sezin Sönmez Erbas, Türkiye |
Conclusion and Closing Remarks | Ellen Michel |