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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.
Closing date extended to 31 October 2024
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.
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.
Collaborating for a Sustainable Tomorrow: Key Highlights from the Twinning Workshop on Ozone, Energy Efficiency, and Financial Strategies
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.
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.
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.
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