Enabling Component of India HPMP Kakuko Nagatani-Yoshida Policy and Enforcement Officer, CAP ROAP

1. Enabling Component of India HPMP Kakuko Nagatani-Yoshida Policy and Enforcement Officer, CAP ROAP UNEP, Bangkok New Delhi, October, 2011

2. Areas of Enabling Component • Strategy for enforcement capacity building • Awareness and information outreach • (Non-investment part of the) Service Sector strategy • Promoting Climate and Energy benefits • Product stewardship for efficient management and disposal of ODS

3. Strategy for Enforcement Capacity Building • Objectives: • Appropriate vigilance on entry of HCFCs, HCFC blends and HCFC-based equipment. This could include control of chemicals which ODS are commonly mis-declared. • Improved availability and accessibility of information and tools for shipment inspection. • Increased coordination among agencies of the Central and the State governments for ODS policy enforcement and ODS trade control. • Monitoring of cross-border trade and exchange of information

4. Project Sky-Hole Patching II

6. Strategy for Enforcement Capacity Building (continued) • Activities proposed: • Customs Training – ToT; Refresher Training Programmes; upgrading of E- Learning Programme; Special Training on ODS Identification and inspection • Monitoring of Cross border and International Trade - coordinating with the new Authorised Economic Operator programme/ Post Clearance Audit mechanism; updating of HCFCs info in the existing Risk Management System; use of informal Prior Informed Consent (iPIC) • Decentralized Policy and Enforcement Training • Capacity building of Defense Forces and other enforcement/ security forces • Partners: • Ozone Cell, MOEF • National Academy for Customs Excise and Narcotics (NACEN) • Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) • Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) • A strategy for disposal of seized ODS?

7. Awareness & information outreach • Objectives: • To create awareness among stakeholders about: • Information on restriction on use of HCFCs • Timelines of the phase-out • Information on the new technologies and alternatives to HCFCs • Policies and regulatory aspects • Partners: Industry associations (i.e. RAMA, IPUA), large manufacturers, dealers and vendors • Target Audience: • Primary: Stakeholders of each of the three sectors and sub-sectors • Secondary: Policy makers, government representatives (National, State and Local level), Media & Public/End-Users, Academic/Research institutions & Industrial Laboratories (e.g. IITs and CSIR units) -- with a specific focus on RAC sectors).

9. Outline of the Strategy Phase I Phase II Focus: Generic Awareness Focus: Alternatives and training 2030 2010 2015 Government officials Build long term associations and partnerships Industry & Associates Tier I Mass media & Communication Educational Campaigns (Posters, Films etc) Inform, Educate & Communicate (ICE) to create mass awareness Tier II Mass Media (TV, Radio & Print) Interactive Behavioural Change Communication (BCC) to induce mindset & habit Knowledge kiosks, bulk SMS, posters etc Tier III

10. Awareness & information outreach (continued) • Activities • For the primary target • Stakeholder workshops especially for the informal sectors. • National consultations to understand the progress of the phase-out. • Customised training kits for relevant groups • Training of Trainers • Information dissemination through sector-specific newsletters and magazines • Develop technical\training films • Upgrade and update industry websites • Working with ACREX India- International Workshop and onsite seminar and ‘hands-on’ technical workshops on relevant topics for the AC industry

11. Awareness & information outreach (continued) • Other activities • For Secondary Stakeholders: Media and the Public • Media kit for journalists – This can contain an overview of the recent phase-out progress, updates, media FAQs, phase-out timelines and other information related to the issue, etc. • Advertisements in national and regional newspapers and industry magazines and newsletters. • Facilitate publication of articles/feature stories in national and regional papers. • Media consultations to monitor and evaluate the communication strategy and incorporate their suggestions in the strategy. • Issuing two press releases a year on the progress of the plan. • Exploring collaboration with BEE on their energy labeling campaigns for air conditioners • Sensitising the Future - Debate, quiz, poster making competitions for schools and colleges across India on the issue. The three best posters will be a part of the national campaign. • Setting up Knowledge Kiosks at prominent public places; on HCFC-free appliances, generic information on HCFC and its phase-out and can be placed in retail stores.

12. As part of the Service Sector Strategy

13. Addressing MOP Decision XIX/6: climate and Energy benefits • Integrated Standards and Labelling Programme (ISLP) • Super Efficient Equipment Programme (SEEP) • EE Public Procurement • Equipment replacement using DSM • Strategic partnerships with BEE/ EESL • Linkages with programmes and projects like the World Bank Chiller project • Review of policy measures and incentives for ozone and climate friendly technologies.

14. Climate and Energy benefits (continued)

15. Product Stewardship for efficient management and disposal of ODS • Regulatory Framework for efficient management and safe disposal of ODS with fiscal incentives • Promotion of market for safe disposal of ODS- investment in disposal facilities, distribution network, marketing/ awareness, etc. • Facilitating investments in disposal facilities • Engagement with the industry, entrepreneurs on the technologies available for disposal • Feasibility study for distribution network • Marketing/ awareness

16. Product Stewardship (continued)

17. We would like to know …. • What would be the most urgent action, up to 2015, in the Strategy for enforcement capacity building? • Based on technology selection discussions in this consultation, any adjustment needed to the proposed focus of the Awareness & information outreach” strategy? (about the information to be provided, target audience, timing of activities) • Any feedback on: • Climate and Energy benefits • Product stewardship for efficient management and disposal of ODS

18. For more information Atul.Bagai@unep.org Kakuko.Nagatani@unep.org Saurabh.Kumar@unep.org