Liberia - Integrating HCFC and HFC consumption and emissions assessments into the 2025 NDC update - LR-24-005

Overview

This project responds to the request by Liberia's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop a comprehensive strategy for integrating HCFC and HFC consumption and emissions assessments into the 2025 update of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). The outputs of this project will contribute to enhancing the understanding of the cooling sector's mitigation potential and co-benefits, while also supporting the domestication and effective implementation of Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) equipment.

The project supports and builds on Liberia's commitment to mitigating Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs) outlined in its revised NDCs and aligns with regional standards such as the Southern African Development Community's (SADC) MEPS. Additionally, the project builds on previous successes, leveraging funding secured under the multilateral fund to implement Stage II of the HCFC phase-out management plan (HPMP).

Furthermore, the project aims to strengthen institutional structures and coordination among relevant governmental entities to ensure the effective implementation of mitigation measures related to the cooling sector.  

More information on Liberia's efforts to address short-lived climate pollutants is available on their Partner Page.  

Who to involve

• Liberia Standards Authority
• Environmental Protection Agency
• Ministry of Mines and Energy
• National Ozone Unit
• Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission
• Ministry of Commerce and Industry
• Research and Academic Institutions  
• Liberia Revenue Authority -Customs Commission
• Importers and National professional associations on refrigerators
• National Consumers associations
• Local communities

Expected results

Outcome 1: The Government of Liberia has integrated HCFC and HFC consumption and emissions assessments into the 2025 update of the NDC by the end of the project.

Indicator: Number of action plans, roadmaps, strategies, or other future plans with SLCP targets or mitigation measures formally adopted, endorsed and/or implemented.  

Output 1.1: A comprehensive cooling sector mitigation roadmap, including long-term strategies and implementation plans developed, and anchored in the NDC updates.

Output 1.2:  Respective state actors engaged to advance the implementation of cooling sector-related mitigation measures.

Output 1.3: A Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) system for HFC emissions that is in line with the requirements of both the Montreal Protocol and the Paris Amendment is supported. 

Outcome 2: The Government of Liberia develops, validates, and begins implementation of localized MEPS for RACs by project completion or soon after.

Indicator: Number of action plans, roadmaps, strategies, or other future plans with SLCP targets or mitigation measures formally adopted, endorsed and/or implemented.  

Output 2.1: An assessment against the targets set by the national MEPS program, identifying areas for improvement and developing strategies for the continual enhancement of the implementation cycle.

Output 2.2: Facilitated steering committee meetings and awareness campaigns to disseminate information about national regulations on MEPS among stakeholders from both the public and private sectors.

Output 2.3: A national program on MEPS for RACs, complete with an implementation roadmap to guide the systematic rollout of MEPS standards.

Output 2.4: Revised or developed relevant policies and regulations, incorporating appropriate MEPS standards, which were approved and endorsed by relevant authorities.

Output 2.5: Conducted study tours to regional countries to glean best practices in the implementation of MEPS for RACs, fostering knowledge exchange and learning.

Output 2.6: Mobilized the necessary tools and resources required for the effective implementation of the MEPS program for RACs.

Outcome 3: The Government of Liberia has increased the technical capacity in HFC identification and MEPS-level verifications in RACs.

Indicator: Number of government entities with improved capacity for SLCP action.

Output 3.1: SWOT Analysis on the technical capacities of key institutions is conducted, and an institutional technical capacity training program is developed.

Output 3.2: Technical capacity training programs are delivered to enhance the capacity of relevant staff on HFCs identification and MEPS level verifications in RACs to prevent the environmental dumping of inefficient cooling equipment with banned refrigerants.  

Output 3.3: Conducted training and awareness sessions on the tools and guidelines of the national MEPS program, ensuring stakeholders are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed for compliance.

APPLICATION PROCESs

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for consideration, project proposals must meet the following requirements:

• Complete and submitted before the deadline
• Submitted by a non-governmental organization (NGO), intergovernmental organization (IGO), or other not-for-profit entity. 
• Requested funding is within the estimated budget amount, or includes a clear justification for additional expenses 
• Project duration is less than 24 months

• Budget criteria are met and spending caps on expenses are respected. 

   

  Please note that entities will be required to provide the last three (3) audited financial statements to be eligible for CCAC funding. These statements may be provided along with the application for funding or at the request of the CCAC Secretariat during the evaluation process.

For-profit entities may only participate in the project as stakeholders, co-funders, or end users. Applicants are encouraged to include for-profit entities in the development of the project proposal and/or during project implementation if their ownership of the proposed solution is key to the project’s success.  

How to apply

Eligible applicants are invited to apply using the Application Form and Excel Budget Form. Specific instructions on completing these forms are available in both documents.

Applicants may choose to follow the cost range proposed above OR propose a different budget supported by a clear justification. However, applicants should note that cost efficiency will play a significant role in the selection process.

The completed Application Form and Excel Budget Form should be submitted to secretariat [at] ccacoalition.org.

Evaluation criteria

Proposals will be evaluated against the following criteria:

• Presents a clear plan to achieve the required outcomes during the lifetime of the project or soon after
• Includes a plan or activities to enable the scaling up of, replication of, or sustained use of project results over time
• Sets out a clear approach for enabling or contributing to SLCP emissions reductions and resulting co-benefits
• Involves relevant stakeholders 
• Approach is grounded in a strong understanding of relevant risks
• Complements other relevant initiatives, funding mechanisms, and existing policy processes
• Applicant demonstrates necessary capacity and experience to perform the work
• A realistic, cost-effective, and clearly justified budget and approach is proposed

• Project meets the minimum requirements for the OECD DAC gender equality marker Score 1
   

  
  Selection process

• A preliminary review of proposals submitted by the deadline will be conducted by members of the CCAC Secretariat, Funding Task Team, and Board, in consultation with relevant CCAC Partners. 
• Shortlisted applicants will be invited to present their proposals in further detail and to respond to follow-up questions about their application.
• Successful applicants will be invited to develop a Project Implementation Plan and Detailed Budget in consultation with the CCAC Secretariat and relevant CCAC Partners.
• The selection process may take up to 6 months after the closing date of the call for proposals. Due to the high volume of requests, the CCAC will not respond to requests for updates or feedback during this time.

NOTE: DUE DILIGENCE 

In addition to eligibility criteria outlined above, qualified UNEP/CCAC implementers* must meet the following criteria: 

• Have adequate financial resources to perform the contract and meet all existing commitments (financial health)
• Be able to provide proof of registration, proof of not-for-profit status and audited financial statements for the last three completed fiscal years 
• Have a record of satisfactory performance with UNEP/CCAC, when applicable; and  - Not have been suspended or debarred by UNEP/CCAC or another UN agency. UNEP/CCAC also considers entities included in the Security Council Resolution Lists to be ineligible for UNEP/CCAC agreements.
  * (inter)governmental entities/ United Nations are exempt from this requirement

Procurement

As a general rule, Implementation Agreements allow for incidental procurement only, and as such, total costs in the following categories must fall below a certain threshold*:

• Contractual Services
• Equipment, Vehicles and Furniture
• Operating and other Direct costs

• Supplies, Commodities and Materials

  
  *Agreements of $200,000 and below: up to $20,000 or 15% of total budget, whichever is lower.

  *Agreements of above $200,000: up to $40,000 or 15%. * United Nations agencies are exempt from this requirement