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Prolonged heat waves and extreme weather are predicted for many parts of the world this summer. Temperature becomes the news, and with it, global demand for cooling rises.

Maputo, Mozambique, 10-12 June – The Regional Network Meeting for National Ozone Officers (NOOs) of the English-speaking African Countries was held in Maputo, Mozambique from 10-12 June 2024. Organized by UNEP OzonAction’s Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP) team in Africa in collaboration with Mozambique’s Ministry of Land and Environment, the meeting aimed to provide an interactive forum for NOOs to exchange experiences, develop skills, and share knowledge and ideas with their counterparts from across the region.

Koror, the Republic of Palau, 12 – 14 June 2024 – UNEP’s OzonAction Asia-Pacific Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP) team organized the Thematic Workshop on Finalization of Stage I of the Regional Pacific Island Countries (PICs) Kigali Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) Implementation Plan and Other Multilateral Fund Projects.

Guangzhou, People's Republic of China, 21 – 24 May 2024 – UNEP’s OzonAction Asia-Pacific Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP) team organized the Energy Efficiency Twinning Workshop for Montreal Protocol Officers, Energy Efficiency Policy Makers, and Financial Mechanisms Focal Points to Support Kigali Amendment Objectives alongside the Joint Network Meeting of South Asia and Southeast Asia National Ozone Officers.

Cotonou, Benin 3 to 7 June 2024 – Twenty (20) Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) experts from eight African Francophone countries – Benin, Chad, Cabo Verde, Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar, Niger, Senegal and Togo (14 male, 6 female) successfully participated in the theory, practice training and certification session on servicing best practices and safe handling of F-Gases in refrigeration.

Santiago, Chile, 31 May 2024 – The launch of the Kigali Amendment Implementation Plan (KIP) was celebrated in Chile from 28 to 30 May 2024.

Nouakchott, Mauritania, 21 May 2024 –The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) OzonAction Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP), Africa Office-Francophone Network in cooperation with the Government of Mauritania organized a training workshop for new National Ozone Officers (NOOs) and staff of the National Ozone Units (NOUs). The workshop is part of the Regional Network service OzonAction's CAP provides to Article 5 countries in its role as an Implementing Agency of the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol.

Paris, France, 13 May 2024 - ASHRAE and UNEP's OzonAction have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to renew and expand their long-standing collaboration on environmental protection and sustainable development in the refrigeration and air conditioning sectors. Ginger Scoggins, ASHRAE President, signed the agreement at UNEP's Paris Duty Station during meetings with Jim Curlin, Head of the OzonAction Branch. Patricia Kameri-Mbote, Director of UNEP's Law Division, signed on behalf of UNEP.

UNEP OzonAction is saddened to announce the loss of our dear friend and former colleague, Jeremy Boubie Bazyé, who passed away on 6 May 2024.   We extend our deepest condolences to Jeremy's family and friends.

Lima, Peru, 2 May 2024 – In Latin America, women’s participation in the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) sector is increasing. Peru has taken a significant step in this regard, providing space for the validation of the Standard of Labor Competence of Good Practices in RAC through female leadership.

Dubai, The United Arab Emirates, 30 April 2024 − The UN Environment Programme's (UNEP) OzonAction Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP) team in West Asia hosted its 2024 Network Meeting for National Ozone Officers in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on April 24-25, 2024. The event brought together representatives from National Ozone Units across West Asia, alongside key regional and international partners, and experts.

Lima, Peru, 30 April 2024 − Latin America is stepping up its efforts to transform the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) sector into a more inclusive, diverse, and safe space for everyone. Peru has taken a significant step in becoming the second gender pilot project of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) OzonAction in Latin America.

Paris, 9 April 2024 – ASHRAE and UNEP OzonAction are pleased to announce the opening for submissions for the 2024 Lower GWP Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Innovation Award until the closing date, 15 August 2024.

Beijing, People's Republic of China, 24 April 2024 – United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) OzonAction Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP) team in Asia and the Pacific successfully co-organized the 2024 Ozone2Climate Technology Roadshow and Industry Roundtable from 8-9 April 2024.  This event took place during the 35th International Exhibition for Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning, Heating and Ventilation, Frozen Food Processing, Packaging and Storage, also known as the China Refrigeration Exhibition 2024.

The Europe and Central Asia (ECA) Network implements enforcement–related activities since its inception in 2003 including regional enforcement meetings, border dialogues and a series of awards for Customs and Enforcement Officers. This year’s ECA network and enforcement meeting takes place in April 2024 in Tirana, Albania.

San Salvador, El Salvador, 16 April 2024 − During the week of March 22 to 28, a delegation from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), OzonAction Branch for Latin America carried out a successful mission in El Salvador.

11 April 2024  – UNEP Law Division OzonAction’s Europe and Central Asia (ECA) network successfully organized its 33rd online meeting on 20 March 2024 , on the topic “ENERGY EFFICIENCY PILOT PROJECTS IN MOTION – the why, how, who and when.” The meeting focused on the Multilateral Fund Secretariat’s funding window for energy-efficiency pilot projects.

The Maldives became the world's first developing country to stop using hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) thanks to Miruza Mohamed. How did Miruza lead such victory 10 years ahead of the planned schedule? Let’s get inspired. Female leadership to groundbreaking transition

Leading Change in Environmental Communication and Women's Empowerment

Her dedication to fostering opportunities for women in the Heating, Ventilation, Air- Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) sector shines through her role in INWIC, a platform described by Colleen Keyworth as "a match made in heaven" for her passion.

En el mundo de la conservación ambiental y el manejo de productos químicos y desechos peligrosos, ha destacado no solo por su profundo conocimiento técnico y liderazgo, sino también por su compromiso con la igualdad de género.

In the field of environmental science and policy, Marta Pizano has played a pivotal role as a Co-chair of the Montreal Protocol's Technical and Economic Assessment Panel (TEAP).

The world’s environment has been protected by a series of Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs).

A leader in environmental protection under the Montreal Protocol, with more than 30 years of experience in the United Nations that culminates with a well-deserved retirement.