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The NOAA annual greenhouse gas index
IIR document
Uncertainty of life cycle climate performance (LCCP) analysis.
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260 termes clés pour les négociations environnementales et climatiques - 2023
260 key terms for environmental and climate negotiations - 2023
Heat pump application approach to abate plume generation from a cooling tower.
Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability. Summary for Policymakers, Technical Summary and full report.
Understanding Urban Heat Vulnerability Assessment Methods: A PRISMA Review.
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An innovative environmental parameter: Expanded Total Equivalent Warming Impact.
Global emissions trends and G20 status and outlook
Qatar's National Emission Inventory Report 2019.
Global warming potential of hydrocarbon refrigerants.
Study on environmental and health effects of HFO refrigerants.
Future trends on innovative green packaging of the food products to deplastification.
L'impatto del settore della refrigerazione sui cambiamenti climatici.
The impact of the refrigeration sector on climate change, 35th Informatory Note on refrigeration technologies, Summary for policymakers.
A whole building life-cycle assessment approach to support decision-making for sustainable buildings.
Refrigeration sector monitoring
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Green hydrogen production project in Namibia
In partnership with a French-German consortium, the Namibian government plans to develop a green hydrogen production facility. Although some of the funding may be secured as early as...
China continues CO2 emission decline despite heatwaves
After a drop in Q2 of 2024, China’s CO2 emissions remain at the same level of last year’s figures, despite recent heatwaves.
Benefits of energy-efficient refrigeration and of the Kigali Amendment
Supported by figures, a recent IEA-UN Environment Programme report highlights the growing importance of refrigeration in the world and the necessity to deliver efficient and climate-friendly refrigeration for...
A responsible community, from science to society
IIR newsletter focus, by Philippe Lebrun, President of the General Conference of the IIR
UNIDO rewards Midea’s efforts in environmental protection
Midea’s work on the use of propane (R290) in air conditioning has been recognized by UNIDO.
The need for air conditioning is increasing in the EU
Recent Eurostat figures show an increase in the number of cooling degree days in the EU-27 Member States. This indicates an increase in the need for air conditioning over the last decades.
WMO and WHO release new guidelines to protect workers from heat stress
The World Health Organization and the World Meteorological Organization have published a joint report and guidance highlighting the growing global health challenges posed by extreme heat on workers.
Is GWP20 relevant?
At the 31st Open Ended Working Group of the Montreal Protocol meeting in Montreal in August 2011, a paper proposing to calculate GWP figures on a 20 rather than on a 100-year basis was released.
Focus on COP 26
The Conference of the Parties (COP) 26 was held in Glasgow (UK) from 31 October to 13 November 2021. Its results, while not seeming spectacular, nevertheless reflect important developments that should be noted,...
How climate change will alter European electricity consumption
Summary of a German study showing how electricity consumption in Europe will fluctuate in the event of unmitigated climate change.
Populations at risk due to lack of cooling
The report Chilling Prospects highlights the growing and unprecedented risks for the 1.1 billion people who cannot access cooling nowadays.
Net zero: some initiatives in the field of refrigeration
As part of the Race to Zero campaign launched by the UNFCCC, two initiatives on refrigeration have recently been promoted.
The climate impact of the refrigeration sector in Australia
According to a recent report, the refrigeration sector accounts for 24% of Australia’s electricity consumption and 11.5% of CO2 emissions. This report also identifies the main causes of direct and...
New IIR figures highlight the role of the refrigeration sector
On the occasion of the upcoming publication of two new Informatory Notes, the IIR has established new figures illustrating the importance of the refrigeration sector.
2024: A record-breaking year for global temperatures, surpassing 1.5°C threshold
According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service, 2024 has officially become the warmest year on record, surpassing previous temperature highs and signaling a new phase in global climate change.
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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...
IIR statutory meetings
The statutory meetings of the IIR were held on 17-19 June 2020 online, due to the COVID-19 epidemic. Focus on some of the decisions taken on this occasion.
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Don't miss out on AGRI-COOL latest updates and advances by subscribing to the project’s upcoming newsletter.
Strengthening Cooperation between the Chinese Association of Refrigeration and the IIR: Training Lecture by Prof. Xianting Li
During the 2025 Academic Conference of the Chinese Association of Refrigeration (CAR), Prof. Xianting Li, Vice President of the Science and Technology Council and President of Section E of the...
Webinar: The role of sustainable cooling technologies in the fight against climate change (in English and Italian)
A webinar on "The role of sustainable cooling technologies in the fight against climate change", organized with Italy and IRENA, will take place on December 10 at 11:30 am (Paris time).
UNESCO two-day meeting in Paris
The IIR participated in a two-day meeting organised by UN Environment at UNESCO (Paris).
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...
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...
COP-19 Warsaw, Poland
Slow progress in the climate negotiations
AFF “Vœux du froid 2025”: A key event in the refrigeration industry
The IIR participated in the Refrigeration Season Greetings event hosted by the French Association of Refrigeration on January 16, which was a successful opportunity to discuss the critical role of refrigeration...
Adapting Refrigeration to a Warming World: Highlights from IIR Adaptation 2025 Conference in Manchester
The first edition of the IIR International Conference on Adapting Refrigeration to Rising Temperatures has just wrapped up in Manchester, UK. Over 120 participants from academia, policy, and industry gathered to...
The IIR takes part in a UNIDO project
The IIR has been successful to a UNIDO call for proposals to assess the incremental and operating cost for improved Energy Efficiency in retail refrigeration in Jordan and Tunisia.
ICCC 2018 welcomed nearly 200 participants
Hosted by the Chinese Association of Refrigeration, the 5th IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain welcomed nearly 200 participants this month in Beijing, China.
Cooling Keeps Food Fresh : Global Campaign Announced for World Refrigeration Day, June 26
Since 2019, June 26 celebrates the World Refrigeration Day. With increasing global stakes at hand over the past years, refrigeration took a leading role at the heart of international...
Discover the Encyclopedia of Refrigeration
The IIR is proud to present the newest addition to its portfolio of scientific information products; the Encyclopedia of Refrigeration.
Encyclopedia of Refrigeration
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Global HFC emissions from the refrigeration sector
This table shows HFC emissions from the refrigeration sector – including air conditioning – in million tonnes of CO2 equivalent for about 40 countries that are signatories...
Environmental impact of the ice cream industry
This summary document describes the environmental impact of ice cream manufacturing, which is mainly due to the energy consumption and refrigerants used.
