Preparation of national inventory of banks of used or unwanted controlled substances (GEO/DES/96/PRP/52)

Location: Georgia

Donor: UNEP

Dates: 6 November 2025 - 30 June 2027

Objectives: to ensure the efficient implementation of the inventory of banks of used and unwanted controlled substances and action plan that will cover ozone depleting substances like HCFCs and global warming HFCs and thus contribute to the objectives of the HPMP and the future KIP to reduce emissions though good practices / containment, recovery, recycling and reclaim (RRR) and environmentally sound disposal.

The specific objectives of the project are:

The project aims to establish an inventory of banks of used or unwanted controlled substances in Georgia, and a plan for the collection, transport, and disposal of such substances, including consideration of recycling, reclamation, and cost-effective destruction. It will quantify the mitigation potential in line with ExCom Decision 91/66, include the analysis of existing legislation and policies, and stakeholder consultations. The final report and action plan will propose actions, new legislation and policies to enhance the collection and disposal of used or unwanted ODS / HFCs.

Leading Organization: UNEP

Implementing Organization: REC Caucasus

Technical Monitor: UNEP

Project activities: Data collection and stakeholder analysis, Analysis of institutional, policy and regulatory frameworks, Inventory of banks and preparation of action plan.