World Refrigeration Day has announced its 2025 theme: Cool Skills, focusing on the people and expertise behind refrigeration, air-conditioning, heat pumps, and sustainable heating technologies.
The campaign aims to spotlight the wide range of skills—from technicians and engineers to trainers and researchers—that support essential cooling and heating services. These include food preservation, medicine storage, thermal comfort, data infrastructure, and climate resilience.
The announcement notes a global need for skilled professionals in response to growing demand for sustainable thermal solutions. The theme emphasizes the role of expertise in delivering energy-efficient, low-carbon technologies critical to climate action and human wellbeing.
New promotional graphics have been released, featuring an image of two hands—one radiating heat, the other emitting coolness—symbolizing mastery of thermal energy and the dual role of the industry in managing temperature.
World Refrigeration Day 2025 invites sector to join “Cool Skills” campaign
World Refrigeration Day organisers have launched the “Cool Skills” campaign ahead of the 2025 celebration on June 26, inviting people and organisations across the refrigeration, air-conditioning, and heat pump (RACHP) sector to take part.
The global campaign aims to recognise the real people behind the industry by featuring photos and stories of technicians, engineers, apprentices, administrative and support staff, educators, and innovators. Participants are encouraged to submit images and short descriptions of team members whose work supports the sector’s success.
Any individual or company from any country working in the RACHP sector can participate. Taking part is simple—just complete a short entry form and submit a photo. The World Refrigeration Day organising committee welcomes all who wish to join the campaign.
Organisers emphasise that submissions should feature real professionals—not models or stock images. The selected images will be creatively enhanced with the WRD logo and themed visual effects such as ice or flames. Previous examples include Diarrah from Mali, winner of the first U3ARC–WRD Dr Charity Kpabep Award, and Trevor Matthews, Refrigeration mentor, from Canada.
The initiative seeks to bring visibility to the individuals who help keep systems running safely and efficiently. Companies, teams, and individuals are encouraged to take part by sharing authentic stories that reflect the skills and dedication across the global RACHP community.
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