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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.

14.04.2025 News NDC4 Webinars in April

As part of the NDC4 webinar series, three expert-led sessions in April 2025 provided practical insights into sustainable cooling technologies and their integration into national climate strategies. From the use of R290 as a climate-friendly refrigerant to advanced MRV systems and HFC baseline tools, the webinars highlighted effective approaches to reducing emissions in the RAC sector and strengthening NDC implementation.

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.