PROJECT DESCRIPTION
BACKGROUND
The main objective of the project is to reduce HFC emissions from illegal trade by: -developing and implementing a model of cooperation between among state authorities and other entities -creating tools to improve reporting and monitoring greenhouse gas emissions and control trade -giving opportunities organizing platform for exchange experiences between national authorities and R&AC industry by main actions Actions 1. Central training for employees of state bodies (KAS, WIOŚ, GIOŚ and Police) 2. Central training for representatives of the refrigeration and air conditioning industry 3. A series of discussion panels with representatives of the R&AC industry and the Ministry of Climate and Environment 4. Creating a Polish website that will give you the opportunity to check the amount of HFCs in terms of CO2 equivalent, report illegal trade, as well as obtain information on how to proceed in case of suspected smuggling 5. A wide communication campaign (advertising spots, social media, articles, webinars, videos) to raise public awareness Results 1. Reduction of HFC emissions by 42 000 t CO2e during the project 2. Improving knowledge and communication/cooperation in dealing and monitoring with illegal HFCs by training about 500 government officials 3. Raising awareness of the illegal trade in HFCs by training about 1000 participants of the R&AC industry 4. Developing a common position agreement of the entire R&AC industry by creating final report regarding changes in Polish legislation 5. Building public awareness of HFC emissions resulting from illegal trade and its impact on to global warming. Through the different acitivities project will reach to 1 million people