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20-22 November 2024, Freetown, Sierra Leone – The National Ozone Unit and Customs Twinning Workshop & Border Dialogues for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and North Africa region took place at Sierra Palms Resort, Freetown, Sierra Leone from 20-22 November 2024.
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 15 November 2024 – UNEP OzonAction organized the Thematic Meeting for Ozone Officers of the Latin America Network from 13-15 November in Santo Domingo. The event was designed to support the region’s countries in meeting their commitments under the Montreal Protocol and the Kigali Amendment.
Clark, Philippines, 13 - 15 November 2024 – UNEP’s OzonAction Asia-Pacific Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP) team organized the Joint Thematic Workshop of Southeast Asia (SEA) and Pacific Island Countries (PIC) National Ozone Officers (NOOs). The workshop brought together experts and partners to discuss critical issues related to the management of ozone-depleting substances (ODSs) and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).
Tunis, Tunisia, October 7-11 2024 – Tunisia hosted the Regional Network Meeting of French-Speaking African Countries from 7-9 October held back-to-back with a Thematic Workshop for National Ozone Officers (NOOs) National Energy Efficiency Policymakers (NEEPs) and National Climate Funding Mechanism Focal Points (FPFMs) on 10-11 October in Tunis.
Kolkata, India, 3 – 5 October 2024 – The International Network for Women in Cooling (INWIC) and UNEP OzonAction proudly participated in REFCOLD India 2024, held from 3-5 October in Kolkata, India.
Bangkok, Thailand, 1 November 2024 – The 36th Meeting of the Parties (MOP36) to the Montreal Protocol brought together nations worldwide to address critical environmental challenges. At the heart of this gathering, UNEP OzonAction hosted a captivating exhibition highlighting the significance of international collaboration in protecting the ozone layer and fostering sustainable cooling.
Washington, DC 11 October 2024 - The Global Food Cold Chain Council (GFCCC) and UN Environmental Programme (UNEP) OzonAction announced speakers for the 2024 World Cold Chain Symposium (WCCS) on October 26, 2024. The Symposium, which is themed, “Building a Sustainable Cold Chain” will take place at the UN ESCAP building, in Bangkok, Thailand, beginning at 1:00 PM local time.
Nuremberg, 10 October 2024 – The International Network for Women in Cooling (INWIC) participated at Chillventa 8-10 October 2024, in Nuremberg, Germany. This year, INWIC showcased its initiatives at an exhibition booth, highlighting its mission to promote gender equality and support the professional development of women in the cooling sector.
Closing date extended to 31 October 2024
Chennai, India, 24 – 27 September 2024 – UNEP’s OzonAction Asia-Pacific and West Asia Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP) teams organized the Joint Network Meeting of South Asia and West Asia National Ozone Officers.
Chennai, India, 24 – 27 September 2024 – UNEP’s OzonAction Asia-Pacific and West Asia Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP) teams organized the Customs Border Dialogues.
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13 August 2024, Paris, France – UNEP is joining other international organizations to promote opportunities for women in the refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump (RACHP) sector at the
Santiago, Chile, 31 July 2024 – The artistic exhibition "What cools the air but heats the sky" was presented in Santiago de Chile (30 July - 2 August) as an educational initiative that aims to highlight the contribution of the Montreal Protocol and its Kigali Amendment to ozone layer recovery and the fight against accelerated climate change.
The latest version of the factsheet providing up to date information on refrigerant designations and safety classifications can be found HERE.
Panama City, Panama, 15 July 2024 — The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) OzonAction Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP), Latin America and the Caribbean organized a series of events in Panama City, Panama, from 20–28 June 2024.
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.
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.
Collaborating for a Sustainable Tomorrow: Key Highlights from the Twinning Workshop on Ozone, Energy Efficiency, and Financial Strategies
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, 7 – 11 June 2024 – UNEP’s OzonAction Asia-Pacific Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP) team organized the Training of New National Ozone Officers/National Ozone Unit Staff and the Network Meeting of the National Ozone Officers of the Pacific Island Countries (PIC) Network.
Training of New National Ozone Officers (NOOs)/National Ozone Unit (NOU) Staff
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.
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