International Institute of Refrigeraiton news

The essential role of refrigeration in the combat against COVID-19

Statement of the International Institute of Refrigeration calling governments to consider refrigeration-related services as “essential services” in the context of the current health crisis due to COVID-19.

Publication date : 2020/04/14
Subjects: Figures, economy, Regulation, Technology, Developing country, Environment, General information

IIR member news: Air Liquide joins the fight against the Covid-19 epidemic

To deal with the Covid-19 epidemic in France, the Air Liquide group, member of the IIR, has decided to produce 10,000 respirators in 50 days.

Publication date : 2020/04/05

UK: IoR dinner 2020 and Judith Evans receives award

During the IoR annual dinner 2020, the IoR recognised the contributions of outstanding individuals to the UK refrigeration industry.Judith Evans was awarded ACR Woman of the Year 2020.

Publication date : 2020/04/05

Statement given by Didier Coulomb, Director General of the IIR, during MOP 31

Statement Given by the Director General of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) during the 31st Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol (MOP-31) in Rome (November 4-8,...

Publication date : 2020/04/03
Subjects: Regulation, Developing country, Environment

The CLIM’ECO programme kicks off

Supported by the French government and as part of the energy saving certificates scheme, the CLIM'ECO programme aims to reduce and optimise the energy consumption of air conditioning in the French Overseas Departments.

Publication date : 2020/04/01
Subjects: Technology, Developing country, Environment

Welcome to the new IIR website

We are delighted to introduce the new and improved IIR website.

Publication date : 2020/03/31

The IIR launches a brand new website

With a fresh and modern design that will adapt to any electronic device for comfortable viewing, the new website of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) will provide user-friendly access to the most relevant information in...

Publication date : 2020/03/31

Call to Action for World Refrigeration Day 2020

In coordination with many supporting associations and companies worldwide, the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) is launching a Call to Action for World Refrigeration Day 2020.

Publication date : 2020/03/30
Subjects: General information

Statement given by Didier Coulomb, Director General of the IIR, during MOP 28

Statement Given by the Director General of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) during the 28th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol (MOP-28) in Kigali...

Publication date : 2020/03/29
Subjects: Regulation, Developing country, Environment

Statement given by Didier Coulomb, Director General of the IIR, during COP 21

Statement given by Didier Coulomb, Director General of the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) during the 21st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 21) in Paris (November...

Publication date : 2020/03/29
Subjects: Regulation, Environment

New IIR logo and website: Take a look!

The IIR is pleased to announce the launch of its new brand identity and website.

Publication date : 2020/03/03

World Refrigeration Day 2020

World Refrigeration Day 2020: Contribute to the promotion and raising awareness of the HVACR sector

Publication date : 2020/03/03

February 2020: The IIR worldwide

Latest IIR participation in refrigeration events.

Publication date : 2020/02/27

UN Environment and IIR reinforce partnership

In order to formalise their existing partnership, the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) and the UN Environment signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during the 31st Meeting of the parties to the Montreal Protocol (MOP).

Publication date : 2020/02/19

Obituary: Rui Telmo Nobre

Mr Rui Telmo Nobre was the chairman of the UNECE Working Party on Transport of Perishable Foodstuffs and involved in the work of the IIR CERTE Sub-Commission.

Publication date : 2020/02/06

Rome declaration: actions already underway!

Following the Rome declaration signed by 76 countries on the need of a sustainable cold chain for food and after signing a new Memorandum of Understanding between UNEP and the IIR in November 2019, a series of actions were undertaken.

Publication date : 2020/02/05
Subjects: Developing country

Best wishes 2020

Happy new year from the IIR!

Publication date : 2020/01/07

ICCC 2020: The most important international cold chain event of the year!

Register today to the IIR Cold Chain Conference 2020. A biennial event of the IIR, the ICCC conference series is recognised worldwide as a cutting-edge event on the cold chain.

Publication date : 2019/12/30

The 50th HVAC&R Congress and Exhibition, cosponsored by the IIR, took place on December 4-6, 2019 in Belgrade.

Publication date : 2019/12/30

During COP25, the Director General of the IIR delivered a statement.

Publication date : 2019/12/30

Call for abstracts now open for the IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference 2020

Don’t miss the deadline! 14th IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference 2020 invites delegates to submit abstracts

Publication date : 2019/12/19

Focus on the latest events (November 2019)

Latest news of the exhibition "Froid", and focus on the participation of the IIR in several events such as SARA (Salon of Agriculture and Animal Resources) or SIFA, (interprofessional exhibition of refrigeration and its application).

Publication date : 2019/11/29

The IIR in Refcold

The IIR was invited to give a presentation at a seminar on the Cold Chain in Hot Countries.

Publication date : 2019/11/29

The 3rd International Conference “Refrigeration and Cryogenic Engineering, Air Conditioning and Life Support Systems”, supported by the IIR took place in Moscow on November 19-20, 2019 at the Bauman University.

Publication date : 2019/11/29

Participation of the IIR in the 31st Meeting of the Parties (MOP 31)

The 31st Meeting of the Parties (MOP 31) took place on November 4-8, 2019 in Italy at FAO headquarters. The Rome declaration on the reduction of food losses was signed.

Publication date : 2019/11/29
Subjects: Regulation, Environment, General information

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