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WCC 2016 Res 089 - Activity Report

Submitted by irvina on Mon, 03/20/2017 - 23:51
General Information
Energy efficiency and renewable energy to promote the conservation of nature
IUCN Constituent: 
Oceania Regional Office
IUCN Constituent type: 
IUCN Secretariat
Period covered: 
2017
Geographic scope: 
Oceania
Pacific Ocean
Country/Territory: 
Marshall Islands
In implementing this Resolution your organization has worked/consulted with...
IUCN Members: 
No other Members are/have been involved
IUCN Commissions: 
F317E09E-5094-E611-97F4-005056BA6623
IUCN Secretariat: 
Yes
Other non-IUCN related organisations: 
Government of RMI, Ministry of Natural Resources & Development, Marshalls Energy Company (MEC), Kwajalein Atoll Joint Utilities Resource (KAJUR), RMI Environmental Protection Agency, Ener-G
Implementation
Indicate and briefly describe any actions that have been carried out to implement this Resolution: 
ActionDescriptionStatus
Policy influencing/advocacyBest Practice Waste Oil Management Policy has been drafted for review, and is awaiting comments for submission.On-going
Scientific/technical activitiesAudit report conducted at both MEC and KAJUR facilities, and management plan/work plan have been drafted around the identified issues in the audit report.On-going
Please report on the result /achievement of the actions taken: 
Waste Oil Management Guidelines under development, with draft guidelines, management plan, and operational protocols delivered for utilization by the utilities, MNRD, and EPA.
What challenges have you encountered in implementing this Resolution and what measures have you taken to overcome them?: 
The contracting process took a longer time than planned due to drafting limitations by in-country personnel. The number of applicants for the consultancy were also very limited following advertisement by MEC/MNRD.
Identify and briefly describe what future actions are planned for the implementation of this Resolution: 
Future ActionDescription
Capacity-buildingEner-G to conduct training associated with waste oil management recommendations outlined in management plan, audit report, workplan, and associated project documents for all relevant personnel (MEC, KAJUR, MNRD, and EPA.)
Field activitiesProcurement of containment equipment and removal of waste oil stored in MEC tanks will be planned for 2018.
Policy influencing/advocacyReview, approval, and gazetting of new waste oil management policies, including procurement policies, site management, fuel grade requirements, and other fossil fuel/energy generation-related issues are being developed.
Additional Information
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