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, includes commitments from over 71 countries—among them Kenya and Nigeria—to cut cooling-related emissions by 68% by 2050 and double the efficiency of new air conditioning systems by 2030. Additionally, the Beat the Heat campaign, led by the ...

COP28 under the Global Energy Efficiency Pledge for 2030 and findings from the IEA’s latest report. U4E Programme Managers Brian Holuj and Patrick Blake highlighted growing global adoption of U4E’s Model Regulation Guidelines (MRGs), now used by over ...

COP28—sets a collective target to cut cooling-related emissions by 68% by 2050. Heatwaves were highlighted as the deadliest climate hazard. UNEP’s Global Cooling Watch 2025 projects that cooling capacity could more than triple by 2050 as urbanization,...

COP28 in Dubai in 2023, has been signed by over 70 countries. ATMO Middle East will feature discussions on standards, certifications, training, and recent research related to PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). According to ATMOsphere Founder ...

COP28 Renewables and Energy Efficiency Pledge. AEEA, launched by the African Energy Commission (AFREC) at COP29, serves as a regional platform to support energy efficiency programs in Africa. The continent’s energy demand is expected to double by 2040,...