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 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,...

COP28. Tools such as the NDC Helpdesk and Green Cooling Finance Platform were created to support data-driven policy and investment decisions. C4 applied a five-step approach in partner countries, focusing on building detailed RAC inventories, integrating ...

COP28 in 2023—plans to continue its outreach through a delegation visit to intermodal and port facilities in Barcelona, participation in Fruit Attraction 2025 in Madrid, and further contributions to IMO policy processes regarding the safe handling of ...

COP28 and reinforced at COP29, the Global Cooling Pledge aims to cut cooling-related emissions by 68% by 2050. It promotes passive cooling design, super-efficient technologies, and climate-friendly refrigerants while prioritizing equitable access in line ...