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IIR's 2024 activity report is now available

We are pleased to announce that the International Institute of Refrigeration's activity report for 2024 is now available. The report offers a comprehensive overview of our activities and achievements over the...

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  • Canada to Host LNG2023 in Vancouver

    Vancouver will be the venue for the 20th International Conference & Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG2023) following the selection of the Canadian Gas...

    • Publication date : 2022/05/25
    • Subjects: Environment, Technology
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  • Canada to host the IIR International Congress of Refrigeration in 2019!

    During the IIR Executive Committee meeting in Paris on June 14, 2013 Montreal, Canada was elected by the Delegates of the IIR member-countries as the host city of the IIR International Congress of Refrigeration to be held in 2019 (ICR2019).

    • Publication date : 2013/07/11
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  • Call for abstracts now open for ICR 2019

    From August 24-30, 2019, birthplace to the Montreal Protocol signed in 1987, Montreal (Canada),will host the 25th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration – ICR 2019.

    • Publication date : 2018/01/16
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  • IIR Congress 2019: The refrigeration event of the year

    Taking place on August 24-30, 2019 in Montreal (Canada), birthplace of the 1987 Montreal Protocol, the IIR Congress 2019 will be organised under the theme “Refrigeration for Human Health and Future Prosperity" and will focus on the current global...

    • Publication date : 2019/07/30
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  • MOPIA joins the REAL Alternatives project

    REAL Alternatives, the international programme for low GWP alternatives training for technicians, is delighted to announce that MOPIA, the Manitoba Ozone Protection Industry Association, has joined the...

    • Publication date : 2021/03/03
    • Subjects: HFCs alternatives
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  • Statement given by Didier Coulomb, Director General of the IIR, during MOP 34

    Statement Given by the Director General of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) during the 34th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol (MOP-34) in Montréal, Canada (octobre 31 –...

    • Publication date : 2022/12/12
    • Subjects: Developing country, Environment, Technology
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  • Call for nominations: Scientific Prizes at ICR 2019

    The call for nominations for the ICR 2019 Scientific Prizes has now been launched. The series of prestigious academic and scientific awards recognise those who have made outstanding contributions to the field of refrigeration or have completed...

    • Publication date : 2018/03/28
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  • IIR launches Best Student Paper Competition at ICR 2019

    Open to students up to Master’s level (plus one year), the IIR Best Student Paper Competition will give a unique opportunity to not only to bring to the limelight the work achieved by today’s future talents, but also to emphasise the importance...

    • Publication date : 2018/05/04
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  • Only a few days left to enter the IIR Best Student Paper Competition at ICR 2019

    Open to students up to Master’s level (obtained within the last 12 months of the submission deadline), the IIR Best Student Paper Competition will be a unique opportunity not only to bring to the limelight the work achieved by today’s future...

    • Publication date : 2019/01/15
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  • New IIR members

    The IIR welcomes the following new members: - Corporate members SB Alliance, Viroflay, France Soko Inzinjering, Krnjesevci, Serbia - Private members Mr Vincent Fargant, France Mr David Limb, Canada Mr Jianghong Wu, China - Junior...

    • Publication date : 2009/12/09
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  • COP23 and MOP29 highlight the impact of refrigeration on the environment

    As an independent intergovernmental organisation, the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) is actively involved in international events related to the climate.

    • Publication date : 2017/11/29
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  • New IIR members

    The IIR welcomes the following new members: Benefactor members Communauté Urbaine de Dunkerque, France EPEE, Belgium Private members Mr Nacer Achaichia, Belgium Mr Pascal Leterrible, France Mr Georges Marguerite, France Mr Mitchell...

    • Publication date : 2011/02/04
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  • Now available: IIR Congress papers 2019

    Download your copy of the ICR 2019 proceedings. Over 630 technical papers are available!

    • Publication date : 2020/05/05
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  • South Korea joins Horizon Europe

    South Korea, an active IIR member country, is the first Asian country outside Europe to officially join the EU’s research and innovation programme, Horizon Europe, from 2025.

    • Publication date : 2024/04/26
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  • New IIR members

    The IIR welcomes the following new members: Corporate members BASF AG, Ludwigshafen, Germany Prodal, Ciudad la Habana, Cuba Private members Mr Titus Bartholomeus, The Netherlands Mrs Susana Ferreira de Pablo, Spain Mr Stephen Gill,...

    • Publication date : 2007/05/04
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  • UNEP events: the Montreal Protocol

    The Montreal Protocol: Celebrating 20 Years of Progress The Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the signature of this landmark international treaty, which is widely...

    • Publication date : 2007/08/05
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  • Call for abstracts ends October 10: LNG2023, “Fuelling a Secure Energy Future”

    LNG2023 is the largest and most significant global LNG industry conference and exhibition, occurring once every three years!

    • Publication date : 2022/09/27
    • Subjects: Environment, Technology
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  • COP-19 Warsaw, Poland

    Slow progress in the climate negotiations

    • Publication date : 2013/11/22
    • Subjects: General information, Environment
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  • In Pictures: IIR Congress 2019

    Whether you were able to attend the event or not, take a look at some of the best moments of the Congress.

    • Publication date : 2019/09/26
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  • LNG2023: Call for abstracts extended to October 24!

    A two-week extension has now been confirmed to ensure LNG2023 does not miss hearing from some key industry voices. Don’t miss the new call for abstracts deadline of October 24, 2022!

    • Publication date : 2022/10/11
    • Subjects: Environment, Technology
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  • LNG2023: Registration is open!

    Explore the programme overview and secure your spot at LNG2023. Early Bird registration ends April 7, 2023!

    • Publication date : 2023/02/17
    • Subjects: Technology
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  • International activities

    The IIR must play a visible role in the different international events: The IIR, as an intergovernmental organization, will participate in the next 2 main international events organized by the United Nations: - the 17th Meeting of the Parties...

    • Publication date : 2005/10/26
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  • An impressive 1,000 abstracts received for the 25th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration

    Covering all fields of refrigeration, ICR 2019 is expected to surpass the success of previous congresses, and will be a unique opportunity for researchers and engineers from all over the world to meet, exchange and publish the results of their...

    • Publication date : 2018/07/24
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  • New IIR members

    Here are the private members worldwide who have joined us over the past year. We are very pleased to welcome them. Several members are from countries that are not yet member countries. We also have a lot of new junior members (under 35 years) and...

    • Publication date : 2006/07/26
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  • Editorial by Didier Coulomb

    Since the beginning of the year, the Focus section of the Newsletter has dealt with environmental measures in general and measures addressing HFCs (hydrofluorocarbons) in particular that have already been adopted or are foreseen in various...

    • Publication date : 2009/12/09
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