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30.09.2021 News Ozone Day 2021: Celebrating Green Cooling around the world
To raise global awareness of the need to preserve the ozone layer, the United Nations created the "International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer". It is celebrated every year on September 16. We took a look at the celebrations a few of our partner countries.
30.09.2022 News World Ozone Day 2022 Celebrations in Grenada
In the context of the World Ozone Day 2022 celebrations in Grenada, GIZ Proklima in collaboration with the National Ozone Unit (NOU) in Grenada organized a Kick-Off Workshop for the project Cool Contributions fighting Climate Change II (C4 II) and a handing-over ceremony of equipment and scholarships.
26.09.2022 News Innovative Approaches to Green Cooling Study Trip to Germany
From 8 to 12 August 2022, a delegation from the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) took part in a study trip to Frankfurt and Berlin. The visit aimed to further strengthen knowledge and for the exchange of information on innovative approaches to cooling, heating, and energy efficiency.
17.08.2022 News Global Green Cooling Initiative Network Meeting
On 10th of July 2022, the GCI global network meeting took place in the run-up to the 44th OEWG in Bangkok.
11.08.2022 News Kenya launches the Green Cooling Initiative III
On May 11 the Kick Off workshop of the GCI III was held in Kenya. This session served to discuss with stakeholders the objectives of the new phase of the project, which aims to put Kenya at the forefront of green cooling technologies in East and Central Africa.
Best practice• Collaborative join venture in the development of National Guidelines for Refrigeration and Airconditioning Sector & The National Cooling Strategy
The National Guidelines for Good Refrigeration Practices has been developed by the National ozone Unit (NOU) Environmental Policy and Planning Division, Ministry of Planning and Development, and supports the regulatory framework for the total phase out of Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) in Trinidad and Tobago by recommending technological options and best practices to reduce the demand for ODSs. These National guidelines are designed to: 1. Define minimum standards of good practices for servicing refrigeration and air conditioning systems, 2. act as a resource document in technicians training and the development of training materials, 3. help to initiate communication between relevant stakeholders, including service companies from the informal sector, 4. Reduce ODS consumption in a cost effective manner, 5. help ensure a smooth transition from ODS to non-ODS refrigeration technology by allowing existing refrigeration systems to run until the end of their useful life, thereby avoiding premature replacement, and 6. Improve safety quality. It is intended that the Guidelines be used as a reference resource for the reduction of refrigerant hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) and hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) emissions into the atmosphere. It applies to the industrial/commercial, residential domestic appliances, marine refrigeration and air conditioning, mobile refrigeration and mobile air conditioning sectors. National Cooling Strategy The drafting of the NCSTT was guided using a multisectoral consultative approach which spanned a period of over eighteen (18) months. Several key stakeholders involved in the cooling industry, and well as other sectors, in particular as it relates to energy efficiency and alternative refrigerants were consulted across Trinidad and Tobago. These stakeholders included, all Government Ministries, the Environmental Management Authority; the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards; the National Training Agency; training institutions in the RAC Sector such as the Metal Industries Limited, the National Energy Skills Centre, and the School of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning; research entities such as the University of the West Indies; and Non-Governmental Organizations such as the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry Association and the Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Association. The NCSTT was circulated to all professionally certified RAC technicians. Comments received were used to finalize the document, under the guidance of the Cabinet Appointed National Coordinating Committee to Guide the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol. The development of the NCSTT was facilitated through funding provided by the Kigali Cooling Efficiency Programme administered through the United Nations Development Programme. …
Best practiceCollaborative establishment of the Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Professional Certification Program
Subsequent to a request from the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Industry Association (ARIA) for the certification of technicians in order to have better regulation of the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Sector, the National Ozone Unit (NOU) approached the National Training Agency (NTA) on possible collaboration in establishing such a system based on the National Guidelines Document developed by the NOU. The NTA indicated that it would include this Professional Certification in its work programme, and a team was established between NTA, the NOU and key stakeholders in the sector, including the School of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (SORAC), Metal Industries Company Limited (MIC), National Energy Skills Center (NESC), and the Youth Training and Employment Partnership Programme (YTEPP), to develop this Professional Certification. Consultations were held in Trinidad and Tobago and the proposal revised accordingly. The System was been finalized based on input from all stakeholders and is now being administered by MIC. The Certification System is also a component of this country's Hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) Phase out Management Plan, implementation of which is conducted by the National Ozone Unit and facilitated by the United Nations Development Programme …
MemberThe Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Industry Association (ARIA) of Trinidad and
The Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Industry Association (ARIA) has been in existence since 1998, incorporated on January 26, 1999 and launched on February 14, 1999 under the patronage of the Environmental Management Authority (EMA), The United Nations (UN), guidance of the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers Association (TTMA) and the Ministry of Trade and Industry. ARIA is a non- profit making association operated and funded by member companies using a yearly membership fee. It Mission is "To Promote Professionalism, Integrity And Environmental Awareness In The Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Industry". The Association objectives are as follows: To bring respect to the profession by uplifting its standards through regulatory means whilst preserving and protecting the environment in which we live. To provide technical assistance to the community and industry To provide a forum where grievance matters can be lodged and dealt with. …
05.08.2022 News Virtual Soft Launch of the Climate and Ozone Protection Alliance
On 21 July 2022, around 160 participants, representing different countries and organizations, took part in the virtual COPA soft launch.
22.07.2022 News Collaborations with the Tourism Sector in the Philippines
On 13 July 2022, the Tourism Value Chain organized the online event “Mobilizing Climate Finance: Investing in Solutions and Innovations for Sustainable Tourism”.