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Ozone to Cool Zone: IIR Workshops at COP 28

Join the five IIR workshops at COP28 set to highlight innovative refrigeration solutions for a sustainable future.

The International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) will hold five workshops at COP28 in the United Arab Emirates from November 30 to December 12, highlighting innovative refrigeration solutions for a sustainable future.

 

The workshops!

 

  • Sustainable Air Conditioning view
    December 1, 2023 | 4:30pm-5:30pm UAE

The growing need for air conditioning in many countries must be sustainable. The IIR will explore responsible use and improved technologies to ensure this expansion is environmentally friendly.

 

  • Sustainable Refrigeration Practices in Health Systems view
    December 3, 2023 | 9:30am-10:30am UAE

The IIR will address the need for a sustainable cold chain in developing countries for healthcare products, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the energy efficiency of medical cooling systems.

 

  • Empowering youths in cooling and building of local skills view
    December 8, 2023 | 4:30pm-5:30pm UAE

In view of the rapid expansion of the refrigeration sector, the IIR will be stressing the importance of raising young people's awareness of this industry, with a view to ensuring a qualified next generation for a sustainable future.

 

  • Leapfrog to a sustainable agricultural cold chain in low-income economies view
    December 10, 2023 | 10:45am-11:45am UAE

IIR's refrigeration projects in both high- and low-income countries will be presented, highlighting climate solutions for the food and health sectors, helping to achieve sustainable development goals.
 

  • 3 Degrees! Pioneering global change within the cold chain view
    December 10, 2023 | 12:00pm-13:00pm UAE

The IIR will unveil the "3 Degrees" report, exploring the possibility of raising the standard temperature of frozen foods, from -18°C to -15°C, offering energy efficiency gains without compromising food safety - a crucial step towards a more sustainable cold chain.

 

 

We invite you to attend these workshops to help shape a sustainable refrigeration future!

 

For more information, visit ozone.unep.org/cop28.