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Paris, France, 8 March 2025 — In celebration of International Women’s Day, the International Network of Women in Cooling (INWIC) officially launched its Mentorship Programme, a new online service designed to connect women professionals in the cooling sector across the world, encouraging knowledge exchange and career development in the industry.
A collaborative initiative between the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturers Association of Australia (AREMA) and the Australian government is making great strides in phasing out hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) in 12 Pacific Island Countries (PICs).
Muscat, Oman, 30 December 2024 – UNEP OzonAction Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP) for West Asia, in collaboration with the National Ozone Unit (NOU) of the Environment Authority of the Sultanate of Oman, organized a Training of Trainers and Technicians on good practices for servicing refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) systems in Oman. The training focused on the safe handling of alternative refrigerants and introduced the assessment method for technician certification, in preparation for the implementation of Oman’s assessment and certification system.
Belgrade, Serbia, 13 December 2024 - The members of UNEP’s Regional Network for Europe and Central Asia (ECA) were able to see the benefits of advanced refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump (RACHP) technology firsthand during the 55th International HVAC&R Congress and Exhibition in Belgrade, which was organized by the Serbian Refrigeration Association KGH.
Belize City, Belize, 19 November 2024 – The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) OzonAction Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP), Latin America and the Caribbean team organized a Workshop for Youth in the Refrigeration Servicing Sector (RSS) in the English-Speaking Caribbean Region and Haiti in Belize City, Belize, from 18–20 November 2024. The workshop was attended by 29 participants (15 men and 14 women) including National Ozone Officers and Youth Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) Technicians from the Caribbean Region.
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.
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
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
The latest version of the factsheet providing up to date information on refrigerant designations and safety classifications can be found HERE.
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
Santiago, Chile, 31 May 2024 – The launch of the Kigali Amendment Implementation Plan (KIP) was celebrated in Chile from 28 to 30 May 2024.
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.
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.
Rarotonga, Cook Islands, 12 February 2024 – UNEP’s OzonAction Asia-Pacific Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP) team organized the Twinning Workshop for the Pacific Island Countries (PIC) Montreal Protocol Officers, Energy-Efficiency Policy Makers, and Financial Mechanisms Focal Points to Support Kigali Amendment Objectives.
Chicago, USA (January 22, 2024) – UN Environment Programme (UNEP) OzonAction and ASHRAE have an ongoing collaboration spanning almost two decades to help developing countries manage an environmentally-responsible, smooth and safe transition to new refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump (RACHP) technologies and practices in support of the goals set by the Montreal Protocol and the Paris Climate Accord: replacing ozone depleting substances (ODS), promoting lower global warming potentials (GWPs), and enhancing energy efficiency.
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