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Publication date : 2025/01/28
Subjects: General information

IIR publishes a new Technical Brief: Cooling technologies for sustainable data centres

Authored by leading IIR experts in energy and power engineering, this publication offers a comprehensive exploration of innovative cooling solutions designed to meet the escalating...

Publication date : 2025/01/28
Subjects: Technology

Papers from the 16th IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference are now available!

The papers from the 16th IIR-Gustav Lorentzen Conference on Natural Refrigerants, held from 11 to 14 August 2024, at the University of Maryland, are now available in FRIDOC.

Publication date : 2025/01/21

IIR advocates for sustainable air conditioning solutions at HBRC event in Cairo

IIR played a prominent role in the HBRC International Conference held in Cairo from 14 to 17 December 2024. Its representatives led discussions on sustainable air conditioning, emphasising its technical and...

Publication date : 2024/12/19

HBRC event in Cairo, Yosr Allouche and Souhir Hammami in the centre of the picture

Highlights of AFF's Journée Fluides 2024 and Vœux du Froid 2025

Find out about the highlights of “Journée Fluides 2024” and get ready for “Vœux du Froid 2025”, two key events organised by the French Association of Refrigeration (AFF) for professionals and partners in the...

Publication date : 2024/12/17
Subjects: General information

IIR’s contribution and key outcomes at COP29

The International Institute of Refrigeration actively participated in COP29/CMP19/CMA6 held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11 November to 22 November 2024, contributing to key discussions and fostering discussions...

Publication date : 2024/12/17
Subjects: Regulation, Environment

Statement from IIR Director General at COP29

Watch the IIR’s official statement delivered by IIR Director General Yosr Allouche at COP29, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11-22 November, 2024. Transcript is available...

Publication date : 2024/12/16
Subjects: Regulation

Yosr Allouche delivering IIR statement in COP29 Plenary session

IIR wins ECREEE Award for solar cooling and heating efforts in Africa with SophiA

The ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum took place in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire on November 28-29. The IIR organised a SophiA workshop and was honoured with an ECREEE Award for its outstanding contribution to...

Publication date : 2024/12/13

Statement from IIR Director General at COP13/MOP36

On the final day of COP13/MOP36, held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 28 October to 1 November 2024, IIR Director General Yosr Allouche delivered IIR’s official statement to the Plenary.

Publication date : 2024/11/27
Subjects: Regulation

Yosr Allouche delivering IIR statement in Plenary session

IIR Conferences: Statement by the Director General

The Director General of the International Institute of Refrigeration, Yosr Allouche, invites participants from around the world to join the upcoming IIR conferences, which are open to all.

Publication date : 2024/11/27

IIR in Bangkok: Highlights from COP13/MOP36 and the World Cold Chain Symposium

IIR actively participated in the COP13/MOP36 and 2024 World Cold Chain Symposium events organised in Bangkok, Thailand, from 26 October to 1 November, hosting two side events and promoting solutions for...

Publication date : 2024/11/27
Subjects: Regulation, Environment

Launch of the AGRI-COOL website

The IIR is proud to announce the official launch of the AGRI-COOL website, which will provide a central access point for information on this pioneering project to address the challenges of food security, climate...

Publication date : 2024/11/26

IIR at SIFA Expo 2024

On 19-21 November, IIR participated in SIFA Expo 2024, the interprofessional trade show on refrigeration and its applications in Lyon, France, a premier event for commercial and industrial refrigeration, cold...

Publication date : 2024/11/25

IIR publishes a new Technical Brief: Domestic heat pumps using hydrocarbons - Current status and market overview in Europe

At a time when the energy transition is at the top of the global agenda, the IIR is publishing a new Technical Brief on domestic hydrocarbon heat pumps. This strategic document...

Publication date : 2024/11/21
Subjects: Figures, economy

IIR at COP29 in Baku: Week 1 in review

The first week of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, brought together global leaders, scientists, and industry stakeholders to tackle pressing climate issues. Among the key participants, the...

Publication date : 2024/11/17

Technical visit to the Tokyo fish market

At the ICCC conference last June, attendees had the opportunity to participate in technical visits, including a tour of the Tokyo fish market. Alain Le Bail, President of IIR Commission C2, joined the visit and...

Publication date : 2024/11/15

IIR engages in COP13/MOP36 and COP29 to highlight the key role of sustainable refrigeration for all in handling climate change

Two major events in the fight against climate change and protecting the future of our planet, COP13/MOP36 and COP29, are held in October and November. The IIR is taking part in these United Nations conferences...

Publication date : 2024/10/31
Subjects: Regulation, Environment, General information

2 rectangles with MOP36 and COP29 official visuals

Highlights from COP13/MOP36 – Day 4

Today, at COP13/MOP36 in Bangkok, high-level discussions continued as delegates, scientists, and policy leaders gathered with renewed urgency to protect the ozone layer and address climate...

Publication date : 2024/10/31

Highlights from COP13/MOP36 – Day 3

The IIR concluded another successful side event on natural refrigerants at COP13/MOP36. Today's session brought together a diverse group of government representatives, industry leaders, and environmental experts...

Publication date : 2024/10/30

Highlights from REFCOLD India 2024

The International Institute of Refrigeration recently participated in REFCOLD India 2024, held from October 3-5 in Kolkata, India. Organised by ISHRAE and Informa Markets, this

Publication date : 2024/10/30

Highlights from COP13/MOP36 – Day 2

Today, COP13/MOP36 saw pivotal discussions and decisions aimed at strengthening global compliance and collaboration in the fight to protect the ozone layer

Publication date : 2024/10/29

IIR at Chillventa 2024: a crossroads of innovation and collaboration for sustainable refrigeration

The IIR exhibited at Chillventa 2024 from 8 to 10 October, sharing a stand with its German partner DKV. With 1,010 international exhibitors from 49 countries and almost 33,000 visitors, this event reaffirmed its...

Publication date : 2024/10/28

Highlight from COP13/MOP36 - Day 1

At a side event during COP13/MOP36 in Bangkok, IIR and Cool Up Programme convened global leaders to address challenges in energy-efficient refrigeration and cooling. Discussions focused on reducing emissions,...