COP28). The final text, released on 13 December, avoided calling for the “phase out” of coal, oil and gas, as many nations had hoped. But it did stipulate the tripling of new investments in renewable energy and the “transitioning away” from ...

COP28), November 30, in Dubai. According to the COP28 President, Dr Sultan al Jaber, “We have a unique opportunity to deliver a significant collective response to the cooling challenge,” and the time to act is now. In recognition of the need for urgent ...

COP28 will offer a platform for the Montreal Protocol and the cooling community to enhance their visibility and promote climate action. The Ozone to Cool Zone pavilion intends to capitalise on its side events and networking opportunities to spread awareness,...

For the first time, the United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP) on climate change, to be held in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) from 30 November to 12 December 2023, has made refrigeration (cold chain for food and health, air conditioning in particular) one of its priorities. The day of 5 December will be dedicated to refrigeration. To mark the occasion, a global cooling pledge will be launched, inviting governments to commit to reducing the impact of refrigeration on the environment as part...

COP28, the IIR's monthly newsletter features the views of experts on sustainability in various areas of refrigeration. Francis Semporé, Executive Director of ECREEE (ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency), points out that in the ...

COP28 in the UAE, seeks to redefine frozen food temperature standards and improve energy efficiency across the supply chain. As a leader in perishable goods transport, Emirates will contribute its expertise in handling and shipping to this initiative....

COP28 and the Global Cooling Pledge, COP29 demonstrates little progress. Azerbaijan, the host country, has not signed the Global Cooling Pledge nor ratified the Kigali Amendment to phase down HFCs under the Montreal Protocol. This lack of action starkly ...

COP28 Presidency of the United Arab Emirates, in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme and the Cool Coalition. With over 70 signatories united under the Global Cooling Pledge, launched at COP28, the initiative aimed to cut cooling-related ...

COP28, over 30 countries, along with intergovernmental organizations and civil society, reaffirmed their commitment to reducing cooling-related emissions while ensuring equitable access to life-saving cooling solutions. The Ministerial Roundtable on Delivering ...

COP28 Presidency, aims to meet growing cooling demands, increase sustainable cooling access, and cut emissions. Key Goals of the Global Cooling Pledge Reduce cooling-related emissions by 68% by 2050. Enhance global access to sustainable cooling by 2030....