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17.04.2025 News Mali: Handover of R290 ACs
“Air conditioning is necessary. It's not a luxury in Mali”, says Mme Doumbia, refrigeration technician. For making sure that it cools down rooms and goods without heating up our climate, it is necessary to transition to natural refrigerants. The ROCA project shows that future-friendly technologies are available and functional. We have handed over several hundred room air conditioners with propane (R290) to our partners in Mali, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, and Senegal. The installations are ongoing.
09.04.2025 News India: RAC technicians of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation trained on Good Servicing Practices under HPMP Stage II India
In February 2025, GIZ Proklima trained 70 refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) technicians from the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). The training was conducted under the HCFC Phase-out Management Plan (HPMP) Stage II in India. It focused on "Good Service Practices and Installation of Room Air conditioners with HCFC-22 and Flammable Refrigerants (R-290)." DMRC technicians gained valuable expertise in better RAC servicing techniques and effective measures on leakage prevention of refrigerants during servicing, installation and repair activities.
31.03.2025 News New Publication on Urgent Climate Action for Maritime Freight Transport
31.03.2025 News How to revolutionize cooling: Updated R290 Split AC Resource Guide online
Discover the future of Green air conditioning with the newly updated R290 Split AC Resource Guide. Published by GIZ Proklima and the German Environment Agency, this comprehensive guide aims to close knowledge gaps and inform about the crucial factors for a successful market transition to energy-efficient R290 split air conditioners. The first version of this guide, released in 2019, has now been updated to address the evolving needs and advancements in the sector.
24.03.2025 News “Green Cooling Webinars”: A New Webinar Series to Disseminate Key Research and Best Practices
The Green Cooling Initiative III project is excited to announce the launch of “Green Cooling Webinars” – a webinar series designed to share the latest research, publications, and best practices in sustainable cooling technologies with its global network.
11.03.2025 News Transforming Uganda's RAC Sector: Achievements of GCI III
The Green Cooling Initiative (GCI) III, which concluded in February 2025 in Uganda, marked a major success in transforming Uganda’s refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) sector by promoting sustainable practices that will have lasting environmental, climate and economic benefits. The initiative, aimed at reducing the environmental and climate impact of the global RAC industry, not only met its objectives but also set a strong foundation for future green cooling solutions in Uganda.
26.02.2025 News Thermo King and GIZ Collaborate to Develop a "Greener Reefer" for Intermodal Containers
GIZ Proklima and Thermo King are joining forces to revolutionize maritime refrigeration with the "Greener Reefer"—an innovative R290 refrigerated container designed for greater sustainability, safety, and efficiency. This partnership sets new standards for climate-friendly cooling technology in international shipping.
12.02.2025 News Driving the Transition to Greener Reefers: Key Takeaways from Our Hamburg Workshop
The shift towards sustainable refrigeration containers is gaining momentum, and last Wednesday, the second "Greener Reefers" Workshop in Hamburg brought together key stakeholders to accelerate this transition. The workshop served as a crucial step in strengthening this collaborative effort. Attendees included representatives from Wageningen Food & Biobased Research, Thermo King, Dole Europe GmbH, Carrier Transicold, Greensee, and Universitat Politècnica de València. Their expertise and commitment to sustainability set the stage for productive discussions and tangible next steps.
21.01.2025 News Save the Date: Green Cooling Summit 2025
This year's summit on 20 and 21 May will focus on sustainable cooling and heating in buildings. Two days full of insightful keynotes, presentations, lively discussions and new impressions are awaiting.
18.12.2024 News Burkina Faso: Training Manual for RAC Trainers
The National Institute for the Training of Education Personnel (INFPE) of Burkina Faso, in cooperation with the ROCA project, has developed a manual on refrigeration and air conditioning for the training of trainers.