Supporting a greener and more energy efficient construction sector in Mongolia. Presented by: Gerelmaa Vangun Caritas Czech Republic, Project officer

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1 Supporting a greener and more energy efficient construction sector in Mongolia Presented by: Gerelmaa Vangun Caritas Czech Republic, Project officer

2 Project Information Duration of the project: 54 Months, January 2012-June 2016 Total budget: Euros Project partners : Center for Clean Development (CCD), Caritas Mongolia, the Swedish environmental research institute (IVL) Objective: To reduce the environmental impact of the construction boom taking place in Mongolia Targeted areas: Urban centres (Ulaanbaatar, Erdenet and Darkhan)

3 General context in Mongolia Construction boom taking place in Mongolia (120% increase between 2010 and 2012) Limited awareness of value of insulation and reduction of the environmental impact of the industry Due to the climate condition, the construction season is very short (May-October) and heating season last 9 months Internal use and distribution and transmission losses account more than 30% of the total electricity produced by Combined Heat and Power Plants (CHPs) in Mongolia (Due to poor insulation) Very high CO2 footprint in Ulaanbaatar (13.5 tonnes per capita) Currently more than 50% of construction materials are imported (Poor quality) Reliance on numerous coal power plants for the electricity and heating supply that are producing around 1 million tons of ashes disposed in landfills each year

4 Specific objectives of the project Identification, development and official approval of green construction products made with fly ash from PP Support the production and sale of fly ash products (Reinforce the production capacities of the Mongolian SMEs and their share of the market) Promotion of green construction practices by SMEs in the construction industry and vocational training schools Improvement of the policy environment conducive to sustainable construction products and practices

5 Background/Justification of the research Research in Europe, USA and Australia has shown that construction products can be made with fly ash used as an additive or substitute to aggregates Products made with fly-ash present better strength and insulation properties Cost-effective (Recycling materials, cheap to produce) Save natural raw materials (Sand, clay, etc) Reduce the need for disposing fly ash in landfill Power plant landfill, Ulaanbaatar city Power plant coal deposit, Ulaanbaatar city

6 Research and development of ash based products International research (selection through an international call for tender) Cross checking research with local production units (SMEs) Official approval of new standards (based on EU standards) Production of ash based products by Mongolian SMEs Training sessions for the interested SMEs Conferences to introduce findings to all SMEs in the sector Form a producer s group, assist them to organize a large scale fly ash collection and transportation system, advertising campaign 6

7 Actions implemented Level of fly ash radioactivity tested (Below EU and Mongolian standards); 3 commonly used construction materials have been identified (AAC blocs, Aggregate blocs and dry mortar mixture) and pilot production in real condition and crosschecking of the research in Mongolia completed Report detailing the characteristic/properties of the different product have published ( Ash based green product handbook) Standard for ash based construction material was approved (MNS:3927:2015 Power Plant fly ash in Construction Material Production General technical properties) Conferences (9 times) and Practical training (8 times) have been organized for 50 local SMEs Organized meeting with Power plants to discuss the opportunities of SMEs collecting large amount of ash from Power plants (As a result the amount of ash for the SMEs have increased) More than 15 construction material producer companies have already applied the technology of using ash into their production

8 A CCR volunteer collecting fly ash at PP3 Pilot production of fly ash autoclaved aerated concrete blocs In an SME factory Organizing Ash based practical training Organizing Ash based practical training; Introducing the factory

9 Training activities on Green construction practices Research on existing regulations and practices Identification of possible improvements Preparation of training content for construction professionals (designers and workers) Acknowledgement of green practices through new regulations Training sessions for the interested SMEs Conferences with all the SMEs of the sector Training of the teachers of the Vocational Training schools and of the Universities/incorporation of the training materials into the curriculum

10 1/2 Project Outcome Total 50 conferences organized on SCP and GCP for SMEs (1 300 participants) Training materials finalized on GCP, based on good European practices adapted to the Mongolian context Training sessions adapted to different targeted groups (Decisions makers, Professionals and skilled workers), (Developers, designers, contractors, material producers,inspectors, TVETs and university) Total of 787 professionals/150 SMEs received training on GCP Training material incorporated into the official training program for Engineer of the CDC Worked in close cooperation with TVETs, university and ministry of labor (curriculum); have incorporated GCP training material into 5 TVETs curriculum and 1 University curriculum (university level training material was enriched in details for engineer level student with the support of the lecturers of the University-250 students) 15 TVETs/200 teachers trained; 931 TVET studentsenrolled Students during a training in a TVET

11 2/2 Project Outcome - Public awareness activities A conference on green urban development for Decision makers took place in February and October 2014 (public/private actors) A study tour for decisions makers on green construction in Czech Republic organized at the end of May 2014 and followed by 2 post-tour workshops A Green Construction Fair have organized first time in Mongolia in October 2015 (5 000 participants) A training for certificated professional energy auditors was organized in Germany at the end of February 2016 A study tour for the professionals and decision makers was organized in Czech Republic to introduce the experience of Power plants and recycling sector connection Improvement of the legal framework (Green development policy; law on energy efficiency) Group picture during decision makers conference Participants of the 2014 study tour

12 Associated stakeholders Project signed around 30 MoUs The Ministry of Construction and Urban Development The Ministry of Environment, Green Development and Tourism The Ministry of Labour The Municipality of Ulaanbaatar and all the districts (Chingeltei, Bayangol, Sukhbaatar, etc) The Agency for Metrology and Standardisation The Power plants 3, 4, in UB and the power plants in Darkhan and Erdenet The Building Material Manufacturers Association of Mongolia The Mongolian Builder s Association The Mongolian University of Science and Technology The Construction College of Mongolia The UN Building Energy Efficiency Project Construction Development Center and Design and research institute

13 Challenges occurred, Lessons learned Challenges Difficulties to work with a Foreign research institute not located in the country (Logistic, monitoring, communication, local context) Delay in the crosschecking due to the weather condition Uncertainty on the duration of the standardization process was occurred, but was able to get approval Further recommendations Conference/Training for SMEs and establishment of producer group A green label for construction materials will be established Improving resource-efficiency and cleaner production in the Mongolian construction sector project

14 Improving resource-efficiency and cleaner production in the Mongolian construction sector through materials recovery project /The Mongolian Sustainable C&D (Construction and Demolition) waste management/ Presented by: Ms Degi (Delgermaa Lkhagvasuren) Project M&E Officer, Caritas Czech Republic, Mongolia

15 Project facts Duration of the project: 48 Months, March 2016-March 2020 Project partners : Caritas Czech Republic Mongolia Technical University of Delft /TU Delft/, Mongolian University of Science and Technology /MUST/, MongolianNational Recycling Association /MNRA/, Economic and Policy Competitiveness Research Center /EPCRC/ Objective: Greening the waste supply chain from the design to the demolition phase Targeted areas: Urban centres (Ulaanbaatar, Erdenet, Darkhan, Umnugovi province)

16 Target area, project scope:

17 General context Europe: C&D waste accounts for 25 to 30 % of all the waste generated in the EU and consist of numerous materials (stony materials (Concrete, bricks, gypsum, etc), wood, glass, metals, plastic and hazardous waste) Concrete is the second most consumed material in the world after water For the case of Europe, EU waste framework directive includes recycling/recovering targets (70% of C&D waste should be prepared for 3Rs by 2020); booming sector Circular economy and waste management (3Rs) was at the heart of the COP 21/SDGs (SDGs 12: Ensure sustainable production and consumption patterns)

18 Mongolian context/challenges According to some estimations: Construction waste accounted for 20-25% of overall solid waste produced in Mongolia (Some estimations close to 40%), Much of this construction waste (broken blocks, bricks, cement, etc) is dumped illegally (dozen of illegal disposal sites, including in the Tuul river basin protected area), No formal assessments of the waste situation in the sector have been conducted, Lack of awareness on the waste issue and the (Reduce/Reuse/Recycle) 3Rs approach, Construction companies do not prepare waste management plans for their projects or assign professionals to supervise the waste management process (No record-keeping procedures for waste, proper inventory systems to classify the different types of waste, or waste-separation arrangements), Number of old buildings are planned to be demolished ( 500) and there are no certified companies in Mongolia with experience in the demolition process, Gaps in the legal framework regarding C&D waste

19 Poor onsite waste management Poor onsite waste management Illegal disposal site on the Tuul protected area Illegal disposal site on the Tuul protected area

20 Opportunities Green development strategy (Share of waste recycling 20%-2020; 40%-2030), National Strategy to Improve Waste Management-2014 /Law on waste management/ The recycling sector in Mongolia is growing (40 RC, different types of recovery), Being formalized (Recycling and demolition association), Eco park supported by the UB Municipality, Large proportion of C&D waste can be easily reused or recycled

21 Project objectives To improve resource efficiency and 3Rs (Reduce, reuse, recycling), approach (Greening the waste supply chain from the design to the demolition phase), To introduce technical innovations in recycling of C&D waste tailored to the Mongolian context, To strengthen the legal framework (Codes, norms, regulations and standarts) related to C&D waste management and 3Rs approach, To strengthen the recycling sector in terms of access to finance/with marketing tools, Added value: Enhance R&D activities in Mongolia; connection between the industry and the academics.

22 Improve C&D waste management practices Assess the existing C&D waste situation to identify the main shortcomings in terms of procedures, skills and management, Provide tools, guidelines and training material that would enable the stakeholders to achieve greater resource efficiency and sustainable waste management, Massive online open course (E-platform, chat room, online examination, etc), Train target groups (SMEs, demolition contractors, inspectors), Include SMART demolition procedures / A certification system of Competence for Demolition Operatives, Creation of Curriculum at MUST for C&D waste managementprofessionals.

23 Research on recycling/recovery applications Material flow analysis / Conduct research to test and adapt EU products that are made of C&D waste (Stony materials, glass, plastic, metals and wood), Develop standards on waste based products, Introduce the new products to SMEs through trainings/seminars, Define new proposals for solving technical problems and filling gaps related to C&D waste recycling and applications (Research plan/new area of standards development), Link MUST with business entities/industry to sponsor future research

24 Other areas of Action Raise Public and business awareness on advantages of products made of C&D waste (Better marketing plan, improve perception of the consumers, Business to business (producers to builders) networking event), Improve access to finance for the Recycling sector (ToC initiative, loan applications), Support the development of the legal framework for C&D sustainable waste management and recycling, Work closely with the wide range of stakeholders (Public institutions, professional associations, private sector, educational institutions).

25 Additional partners and associates

26 Thank you! For further information contact: Gerelmaa Vangun Delgermaa Lkhagvasuren /Ms Degi/