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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.

18.12.2024 News Green Cooling in Ghana: Advancing Sustainable Refrigeration

Ghana is making significant strides in promoting energy-efficient and environmentally friendly air conditioning solutions. Key initiatives include establishing a comprehensive Qualification, Certification, and Registration (QCR) system for RAC technicians, distributing advanced RAC tools and equipment, and conducting extensive training programs. Awareness campaigns and stakeholder consultations further bolster the green cooling agenda, highlighting the environmental and ozone protection benefits.

11.12.2024 News Celebrating Green Cooling Initiative III: Sustainable Cooling in Thailand

The Green Cooling Initiative (GCI) III has successfully advanced Thailand’s shift toward sustainable cooling technologies, marking a significant milestone in the country’s environmental efforts. As GCI III's actitivities in Thailand end, its impact continues to shape the future of green cooling, supporting Thailand's path to a sustainable future.

04.12.2024 News GIZ Proklima Drives Sustainable Practices in India's RAC-Sector

GIZ Proklima in collaboration with the National Ozone Unit, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEFCC) Government of India, organised weeklong Training of Trainers (TOT) on “Good service practices and installation of room air conditioners with HCFC-22 and flammable refrigerants”. The TOT was conducted for master trainers/instructors of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) skills trade at (Government) Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Pusa, New Delhi, from Monday, 21st October 2024 to Friday, 25th October 2024. The event was attended by 24 RAC master trainers from government industrial training institutes across Delhi region.

08.11.2024 News MOP36: GIZ Proklima's contributions

The 36th Meeting of the Parties (MOP36) of the Montreal Protocol and the 13th Conference of the Parties (COP13) of the Viena Convention successfully took place in Bangkok from 28 October to 1 November 2024. GIZ Proklima contributed with a booth, with side events, and with policy advice. Find here some impressions and links to dive deeper.

29.10.2024 News Closing Workshop Green Cooling Initiative III in Vietnam

The closing workshop for the "Green Cooling Initiative III” (GCI III) celebrated the project's achievements over the past three years and explored the future of the RAC sector in Vietnam. GCI III has collaborated with government bodies, experts, and partner organizations to drive down greenhouse gas emissions from cooling technologies. 

29.10.2024 News First R290 Air-Conditioning Chiller in Africa

Africa's first climate and environmentally friendly air-conditioning chiller has been installed at the nearly Zero Emission Building in Accra, Ghana.  The chiller uses the natural refrigerant R290 and is mainly powered by a photovoltaic system, setting a new standard for sustainable construction.

29.10.2024 News Green Cooling Study Tour: Exploring Sustainable Cooling Technologies

A recent international study tour brought participants from Costa Rica, Grenada and the Philippines to Germany to explore the latest environmentally friendly cooling technologies at Chillventa – one of the world’s leading exhibitions for refrigeration technology.

24.10.2024 News Experiences by women technicians in the Indian RAC service sector

Highlighting role models and success stories can inspire and guide women in the refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) service sector. These strategies foster an inclusive culture that promotes growth and innovation while improving service delivery. The HPMP II program trained 17,000 RAC technicians across India, and an impact assessment revealed valuable insights about women in the sector.

24.10.2024 News World Ozone Day in the Philippines

In celebration of the 37th commemoration of World Ozone Protection Day, GIZ Proklima conducted learning sessions for Environment Regulatory and Enforcement Personnel in Manila and Davao City. These sessions featured hands-on demonstrations by technicians and insights into destruction technology, emphasizing the importance of Refrigerant Recovery,  Identification and End of Life Management.