Consultant for the Development of the HCFC Phase-Out Management Plan (HPMP) Stage III for Iraq and Kuwait

Result of Service

The consultant is expected to deliver two comprehensive HCFC Phase‑Out Management Plan (HPMP) – Stage III project documents (one for each of Kuwait and Iraq) including:

• Overarching HCFC phase‑out strategies for each of Kuwait and Iraq, aligned with their respective Montreal Protocol obligations and tailored to national circumstances.
• Policy recommendations to strengthen regulatory enforcement, improve refrigerant management, and promote the adoption of ozone‑friendly and low‑GWP alternative technologies.
• Technical and policy inputs, including the facilitation and documentation of planned stakeholder consultation meetings in both countries.
• Guidance for proper data collection and verification, including templates, methodologies, and support for national counterparts.
• Technical interventions to support the transition to low‑GWP, energy‑efficient, and sustainable cooling solutions in priority sectors, particularly the RAC servicing sector.
• Implementation roadmaps and action plans, outlining timelines, responsibilities, cost estimates, and funding needs for each HPMP.
• Complete draft and final project documents for Kuwait and Iraq’s HPMP Stage III, fully compliant with Multilateral Fund Secretariat requirements and ready for submission to the Executive Committee.

Work Location

Home-Based

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Background: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. The OzonAction Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP), operating under UNEP in West Asia, provides policy and technical support to Member States in the region to ensure compliance with the Montreal Protocol and facilitate the phase out of ozone depleting substances. At its 96th meeting (May 2025), the Executive Committee (ExCom) of the Multilateral Fund (MLF) approved the Preparation of HCFC Phase Out Management Plan (HPMP) Stage III for each of Kuwait and Iraq. UNEP, in collaboration with the respective National Ozone Units (NOUs) of Kuwait and Iraq, is implementing these projects, which aim to develop overarching strategies and detailed project documents to support each country in achieving their HCFC phase out obligations in line with the Montreal Protocol targets. UNEP OzonAction CAP, as the implementing agency, will collaborate with the Governments of Kuwait and Iraq in the preparation of their respective HPMPs (Stage III). This will involve:

• Updating data on HCFC consumption in the servicing sector and the market profile of HCFC based equipment in both countries.
• Consulting with stakeholders (import...