Publications & Videos

05/2025 Publication - Guide / Tool Good 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 - Report District 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 - Report Andhra 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 - Report District 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 - Inventory / Cooling Strategy National 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 / Tool Including 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.

05/2025 Publication - Video Preserving Fish and Climate in Félane, Senegal

In many regions, access to ice and refrigeration is much more than a simple need: it is essential for local economies, particularly for sectors such as fishing and agriculture, which rely on good preservation of products. In Félane, a locality in Senegal, our project ROCA put in place an innovative solution to meet this challenge.

04/2025 Publication - Guide / Tool HFC 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 - Event Documentation Green 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 - Short Information Material White 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.