1. 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

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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 Kick off April 2017.

5. Identifying support for policy implementation
Government (Economy, MEP, Energy), OECD oriented regulation.
Manufactures association.