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05/2025 Publication - Guide / ToolGood Practice Guide for Commercial Refrigeration with Hydrocarbon Refrigerant R-290
This guide was developed by GIZ Proklima as part of the Green Cooling Initiative III project in Colombia. The Ozone Technical Unit (UTO) of Colombia's Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development actively participated in its development. The UTO played a key role in shaping the publication's objectives and approach.
05/2025 Publication - ReportDistrict Cooling: A Systemic Approach for Maharashtra's Energy Future
Focusing on Maharashtra—India’s most industrialised and power-intensive state—the report presents District Cooling as a key strategy to manage surging cooling demand while driving green growth.
05/2025 Publication - ReportAndhra Pradesh’s $5 Billion Energy Transition – Investment Opportunity through District Cooling
Focusing on Andhra Pradesh—South India’s most heatwave-prone state—the report outlines how District Cooling can help meet rising energy demand, cut emissions, and drive green investments.
05/2025 Publication - ReportDistrict Cooling's Impact on Tamil Nadu's Resource Use Landscape
Focusing on Tamil Nadu—one of the country’s most urbanised and climate-vulnerable states—the report explores how District Cooling can address rising urban heat, growing energy demand, and environmental stress, while supporting inclusive and climate-resilient development.
05/2025 Publication - ReportNational energy efficiency strategy for domestic and industrial air conditioning and refrigeration in Cameroon
The rising electricity demand leads to power shortages and costly investments in new power stations, increasing CO₂ emissions. Energy efficiency offers a cost-effective alternative—reducing emissions, cutting consumer electricity bills, and easing pressure on the power grid. A smarter way to meet energy needs sustainably! The ROCA project is working on this in its partner countires. This publication presents some results and recommendations for Cameroon.
05/2025 Publication - Guide / ToolIncluding HFC Emissions in National Inventory Reports - Tier 1 Approach
This module introduces an MS Excel-based worksheet that facilitates the understanding of applied formulas for Tier 1.
04/2025 Publication - Guide / ToolHFC Emission Baseline Tool
The HFC Emission Baseline Tool introduces a practical methodology that leverages existing consumption data to establish robust HFC emission baselines for inclusion in Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
04/2025 Publication - Short Information MaterialWhite paper for immediate steps for a sustainable future
Natural refrigerants like propane (R290) present a unique opportunity for the reefer industry to cut emissions, meet global climate targets, and drive sustainable innovation. A new white paper by GIZ and the Kuehne Climate Center outlines how the transition can succeed – and highlights four key actions for a future-proof, climate-friendly cold chain.
04/2025 Publication - Event DocumentationGreen Cooling Webinar #1: R290 - A Sustainable Cooling Revolution
In this webinar, we leared how R290 can support climate action plans and contribute to global sustainability goals
04/2025 Publication - Guide / ToolR290 Split Air Conditioners Resource Guide (Update 2025)
This resource guide, published by GIZ Proklima and the German Environment Agency, closes knowledge gaps and informs about the factors that are deemed crucial for a successful market transition to energy-efficient R290 split ACs. The first version of the guide from 2019 has now been updated.