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To actively participate in international negotiations, specific techniques and skills are needed. GIZ organized a skills training in Thailand to prepare the participants for future negotiations.

18 air conditioner and refrigeration (RAC) technicians had the chance to participate in a Cool Training in Thailand. They learnt how to handle the natural refrigerant R290. 

In today's world, reefers (refrigerated containers) are becoming indispensable to the transport sector, due to the rising demand for robust cold chains and eco-friendlier sea transport of perishables. However, despite their growing importance, conventional reefers are using climate- and environmental harming refrigerants. Reefers have not been clearly addressed in international climate agreements like the Paris Agreement or the Montreal Protocol, which explains partly the slow adoption of sustainable technologies.

The future is bright for Debora Jelangat from Kericho County and Celestine Chelagat. They are currently taking a one year certificate course in refrigeration and Air conditions at the Eldoret technical training Institute (ETTI) sponsored by GIZ Green Cooling Initiative III to pursue their dreams of becoming RAC technicians. The scholarship plays a pivotal role in lifting a significant burden, enabling children to focus on their studies rather than being preoccupied with the financial challenges they face at home. 

Within one week of CO₂-Training at the "CO2OLacademy", eight refrigeration technicians and policy makers from the cooling sector learnt how to handle this natural refrigerant.

The third Stage of the Brazilian Hydrochlorofluorocarbons Phase-out Management Plan (HPMP) was approved during the 94th Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol, which took place between May 27th and May 30th. The country will count with US$ 36,5 million to implement the third and last phase of the program that aims to achieve the elimination of 100% of HCFC consumption by 2030.