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Capacity Building Training for Mongolian Experts in Eco-Labeling

01 May 2012 - 03 May 2012
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
eco labeling

Capacity Building Training for Mongolian Experts in Eco-labeling was jointly organized by the UNESCAP Subregional Office for East and North-East Asia (SRO-ENEA), Ministry of Nature, Environment and Tourism (MONET), and Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI) on 1-3 May in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

The training programme on 1-2 May provided a platform for more than 35 experts from China, Japan, Mongolia, Republic of Korea, and Russian Federation to (1) raise awareness of Mongolian officials and experts on the overall framework of eco-labeling programme in China, Japan, Republic of Korea, and Russian Federation, (2) review eco-labeling initiatives in Mongolia, and (3) identify potential areas of collaboration on eco-labeling programme.

In addition to a two-day subregional workshop, a special consultation workshop between Republic of Korea and Mongolia was held on 3 May 2012 to develop potential areas of bilateral cooperation on eco-labeling programme.

01 May 2012
09:00
09:30
Opening Session

Opening and Welcoming Remarks
- Mr. Demberel, Chairman of MNCCI
- Mr. Jargalsaikhan, Deputy Minister of MONET
- Mr. Sangmin Nam, Environmental Affairs Officer, UNESCAP SRO -ENEA

09:30
10:00
Introduction to the Training and the Work of NEASPEC on Eco- Labeling
10:00
10:20
COFFEE BREAK
10:20
11:00
Overview of Eco-labeling in China, Japan, and Republic of Korea

- Ms. Wencong YUE, Engineer, China Environmental United Certification Center Co., Ltd
- Mr. Ryo OHSAWA, Deputy Manager, Japan Environment Association (JEA)
- Dr. Soung-an KWON, Director, Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute (KEITI)
- Mr. Semen GORDYSHEVSKIY, Chairman of the Board, NP Ecological Union

11:00
12:30
Assessing the Effects of Eco-Labeling Programmes

- Ms. Wencong YUE, China Environmental United Certification Center Co., Ltd
- Mr. Takashi FUJISAKI, Manager, JEA
- Mr. Seunghwan JEON, Team Manager, KEITI
- Ms. Natalia GALECHIAN, PR Director, NP Ecological Union

12:30
14:00
LUNCH
14:00
15:30
Eco-labeling Programme: Scheme, Products Category, Criteria, and Certification Procedures

- Ms. Qiuwei Deng, Project Manager, China Quality Mark Certification Group Product Certification Co. Ltd
- Mr. Takashi FUJISAKI, Manager, JEA
- Mr. Seunghwan JEON, Team Manager, KEITI
- Ms. Iullia GRACHEVA, Technical Director, NP Ecological Union

15:30
15:45
COFFEE BREAK
15:45
17:00
Eco-labeling Programme – to be continued
17:00
17:30
Wrap-up
02 May 2012
09:00
09:40
Peer Review and Consultation on Mongolian Programme

Rules on the “Eco-label” award for environmentally friendly products and
services: Mr. A. ENKHBAT, Director, Ecologically Clean Technology and Science Division, MONET

09:40
11:00
Eco-labeling experience in Mongolia: challenges and opportunities
  • Presentation on labeling programmes for organic products and “green hotel” eco-labeling, Mr. Gombodash TUMENJARGAL, Head of Sustainable Production and Consumption Department, MNCCI
  • Comments by China, Japan, Republic of Korea, and Russian Federation
11:00
11:15
COFFEE BREAK
11:15
12:30
Eco-labeling Standards
  • Ms. Gerel B, Mongolian Agency for Standardization and Metrology (MASM)
  • Comments by China, Japan, Republic of Korea, and Russian Federation
12:30
14:00
LUNCH
14:00
15:30
Wrap-up and the Way Forward
15:30
18:00
Site Visit
03 May 2012
09:00
09:30
In-depth Review of Eco-labeling Programme: the case of Rep. of Korea

Opening Session

  • Opening Remarks
  • Congratulatory Remarks
09:30
10:45
Eco-labeling in Korea: 20 years’ experience and future plan
10:45
11:00
COFFEE BREAK
11:00
12:20
Certification Criteria Development (products and services)
12:20
13:30
LUNCH
13:30
14:30
Certification Screening Process(products and services)
14:30
15:00
Surveillance and Monitoring of Illegal Use of Eco-labeling
15:00
15:20
Korea’s Compliance with International Standards
15:20
15:40
COFFEE BREAK
15:40
16:20
Green Procurement Policy in Korea
16:20
17:00
Potential Areas of Bilateral Cooperation
17:00
17:30
Closing