Report Prepared by: Sustainability Foresight SwitchMed Connect 2016 Policy Instruments Proposals for RECP Drawing on the outputs of the Policy Baseline Review and Policy Instruments Proposals Israel Presenting: Omer Eliyahu, Program Officer Report Prepared by: Sustainability Foresight
Drawing on the Policy Baseline Review General approach was very pragmatic and based on feasible steps. Highest potential of implementation. 1. Integrated Business Licensing (IPPC). 2. National Emission Reduction and Energy Efficiency Plans. Expand definition from Energy Efficiency to Resource Efficiency.
Policy Instrument Proposals Integrated Business Licensing (IPPC) Regulatory Instrument Green Labelling, purchasing and ratings Voluntary instruments Center for Resource Efficiency and Sustainable Manufacturing in Israel Communication and Economic The National Emissions Reduction and Energy Efficiency Plan - Economic Instrument
Selected Policy Instrument -RECP knowledge center Impact: Raise awareness and provide actual tools for implementation (e.g. MFCA) of RE in plants. Main barrier: Budget Current MED TEST II Country Team impact? Utilize all the capacity building done by UNIDO. Local service providors and Weitz Center. TEST methodology adaptation. Expected Timeline: Secure government budget by end of 2016. Kick off April 2017.
Identifying support for policy implementation Government (Economy, MEP, Energy), OECD oriented regulation. Manufactures association.