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Considering the significant mitigation potential of the RAC sector, this side event will provide guidance on how to appropriately cover the cooling sector in NDCs. Furthermore, it addresses the question how the ambition of cooling sector targets can be increased once the NDC is updated.
The refrigeration and air conditioning sector is responsible for up to 10% of all global emissions – and it is growing rapidly.
The transition to Green Cooling technologies can decrease these emissions significantly. Consequently, it is pivotal to develop cooling sector specific mitigation targets and measures that are integrated in the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC).
More than half the countries that updated their NDCs have recognized the relevance of the cooling sector, and specifically the importance to mitigate hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) emissions. However, there is still a huge gap in terms of concrete measures and implementation strategies.
Considering the importance and significant mitigation potential of the RAC sector for more ambitious and enhanced NDCs, this side event will provide guidance on how to appropriately cover the cooling sector in an NDC. Furthermore, it addresses the question how the ambition of cooling sector targets can be increased once the NDC is updated.
Agenda
Welcome Remarks | BMUV/IKI, tbc |
| Introduction: Cool Contributions fighting Climate Change II project | Ellen Michel, GIZ Proklima |
| How to integrate the cooling sector in the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) | Irene Papst, HEAT GmbH |
| Roundtable: Experiences, targets and strategies of countries with including the RAC sector into NDCs | Leslie Smith, National Ozone Unit Grenada, Mr. Albert Magalang, Philippines, Etienne Gonin, UNDP |
Q & A | Everyone |
Conclusion and Closing Remarks | Ellen Michel, GIZ Proklima |