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02.05.2025 News Brazil: Training of Trainers on Flammable Refrigerants

Brazil is taking big steps towards sustainable cooling! In March and April, the first “Training of Trainers” courses focused on the safe use of flammable refrigerants in air conditioning. 27 instructors from across the country are now equipped to train 700 technicians, driving Brazil’s transition to eco-friendly refrigerants. Discover how this initiative is shaping the future of refrigeration and contributing to global climate goals.

25.04.2025 News Grenadian Television Highlights: Closing Event of C4II and COPA Projects in Recent GIS Segment

At the event, our GIZ colleagues, along with key political partners and stakeholders, came together to highlight the achievements of both projects and our collaboration. Once again, the event demonstrated the importance of strong partnerships and sustainable engagement for long-term impact. Sincere thanks are extended to all those who contributed to the success of the event.

24.04.2025 News Namibian Training Centers Receive RAC Tools and Equipment

As part of the Cooling Programme for Southern Africa (CooPSA), GIZ and Namibian ministries have donated tools and equipment worth €83,700 to four vocational training centres. The initiative supports the transition to climate-friendly cooling with R290 refrigerant. Upcoming trainings and strategic partnerships aim to equip future RAC technicians with the skills needed for a sustainable shift.

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 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.