MOP36 Workshop, Side Event,
and Exhibition
United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC), Bangkok
*Please note: registration is required for admission
【1】Workshop on Life-Cycle Refrigerant Management (LRM)
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Date & Time
Workshop on Life-Cycle Refrigerant Management (LRM)
Sun. 27 October 2024
Contributions from Japan and the IFL
Session 2 (9:30 - 11:15) Country experiences with life-cycle refrigerant management
Mr. Teruo Kogu, Director, Office of Fluorocarbons Control Policy, Ministry of the Environment, Japan will introduce Japan's laws and policies, including Fluorocarbon Emissions Control Act.
▶️YouTube recording
Country experiences with LRM: Japan <from 0:57:00> download presentation material
Session 4 (16:15 - 17:45) Financing life-cycle refrigerant management
Mr. Makoto Kato, Member, Board of Director, Overseas Environmental Cooperation Center, Japan/Head of the IFL Secretariat will participate in the panel discussion.
▶️YouTube recording
【2】Side Event Seminar
"Connecting stakeholders and creating ecosystems of LRM"
"Connecting stakeholders and creating ecosystems of LRM"
Title
Date & Time
Connecting stakeholders and creating ecosystems of LRM
Thu. 31 October 2024, 13:00 –15:00
Background
Through the Initiative on Fluorocarbons Life cycle management (IFL), the Ministry of the Environment, Japan and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC), and other partner governments and international agencies have been promoting relevant actions in developing countries to minimize emissions of hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) and Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) from the cooling sector.
The international momentum to advance life cycle refrigerant management has become higher and higher with several political milestones, such emphasis on accelerated efforts on HFCs and other non-CO2 climate pollutants in the 2023 G7 Climate, Energy and Environment Ministers’ Communiqué, as well as the First Global Stocktake of the Paris Agreement, as well as strengthened efforts for life cycle refrigerant management (LRM) in the Global Cooling Pledge, towards strengthening climate change mitigation ambitions
Also, the MOP Decision XXXV/11 triggered more in-depth discussion on LRM relevant with technology, economy, laws & regulations, and social system aspects. The report prepared by the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP) illustrated these multiple aspects of LRM in a comprehensive manner despite the challenges of the time constraints. With the information resources, the MOP will organize a workshop to provide deeper understanding on key issues relevant with LRM.
This side event is also designed to provide an opportunity for MOP36 participants to learn from practical experiences of Japan implementing the Act on Rational Use and Proper Management of Fluorocarbons, building upon the precedent legal instruments for more than 2 decades. The event shares recent progress and achievements of developing countries support in introducing LRM. By implementing LRM on the ground, the stakeholders accumulated wisdom and developed network of various actors working in tandem, and an “ecosystem” of LRM has being created.
The format of talks and activities of the Side Event will include presentations, role play/short skit of LRM, as well as demonstration of electronic tracking system of refrigerant, so that participants can learn the practical aspects of LRM in a lively manner.
Seminar Recording
【3】Exhibition
Appreciate you for your visit to IFL's exhibition!
At the venue, Japanese technologies which contribute to lifecycle refrigerant management were showcased. Actual equipment for recovery and leakage prevention attracted a lot of attention.
Introductory videos on LRM, IFL's support program, Japanese technologies were on screen.
Trick or ... write? A number of participants explored with us what kind of preparation we needed for LRM, such as laws, regulations, and standards, as well as technologies and financial arrangement. We appreciate all the participants who gave us valuable input! Those participants received SUSHI candy as a treat.
Displayed equipment
Recovery Machine
Recovery Cylinder
Leak Detector
Leakage Detection System
【4】Media Coverage
Earth Negotiations Bulletin (Operated by the international research institute <IISD>)
A photo which captured a moment at IFL booth can be seen at the top of the page which features the Workshop on life-cycle refrigerant management.
https://enb.iisd.org/montreal-protocol-ozone-mop36-vienna-convention-cop13-27Oct2024
Another photo at Japan/IFL booth is posted in the "Around Venue" section at the bottom of the page.
https://enb.iisd.org/montreal-protocol-ozone-mop36-vienna-convention-cop13-28Oct2024
CCAC video interview
A video of OECC Kato being interviewed as the Co-Lead of CCAC has been uploaded
https://youtu.be/LNk_gblLpmA?si=GTBRW21937zGoaua
【5】Photo Gallery
IFL Booth
Discussions, good communications, and renewing friendship
Thank you colleagues for your visit!
See you soon in Baku, Azerbaijan at COP29...
Please contact the secretariat if you would like to know more about our exhibition.