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On 16 April 2026, UNEP OzonAction, in close collaboration with the Multilateral Fund (MLF) Secretariat, successfully organized a regional webinar for the Africa Region titled “Mastering the CP Data Online Reporting System”. The webinar was designed to support National Ozone Units (NOUs) in strengthening their capacity to prepare accurate and timely Country Programme (CP) data submissions, ahead of the 1 May 2026 reporting deadline.
Kigali, Rwanda, 14 November 2025 – Female refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) technicians from Anglophone African countries convened in Kigali for a three-day (12-14 November) Regional Training Workshop aimed at strengthening technical skills, enhancing regional collaboration, and advancing gender equality within the RAC servicing sector.
Mombasa, Kenya, 17 November 2025 – From 10 to 12 November 2025, the World Customs Organization (WCO) organized a high-level workshop in Mombasa, Kenya, aiming to strengthen the capacity of Customs administrations in selected African countries to combat the illegal trade of environmentally sensitive goods, including ozone-depleting substances (ODS), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), and hazardous and other wastes. The event was made possible thanks to the financial support of the China Customs Co-operation Fund (CCF-China).
Dakar, Senegal, 22-26 September 2025 – National Ozone Officers from the African countries of English and French-Speaking Networks, the Multilateral Fund Secretariat, implementing agencies, namely United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), bilateral partners (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)), the World Customs Organization, and technical resource persons and private sector representatives attended the Joint Network Meeting of 54
20-22 November 2024, Freetown, Sierra Leone – The National Ozone Unit and Customs Twinning Workshop & Border Dialogues for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and North Africa region took place at Sierra Palms Resort, Freetown, Sierra Leone from 20-22 November 2024.
Collaborating for a Sustainable Tomorrow: Key Highlights from the Twinning Workshop on Ozone, Energy Efficiency, and Financial Strategies
Maputo, Mozambique, 10-12 June – The Regional Network Meeting for National Ozone Officers (NOOs) of the English-speaking African Countries was held in Maputo, Mozambique from 10-12 June 2024. Organized by UNEP OzonAction’s Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP) team in Africa in collaboration with Mozambique’s Ministry of Land and Environment, the meeting aimed to provide an interactive forum for NOOs to exchange experiences, develop skills, and share knowledge and ideas with their counterparts from across the region.
UNEP OzonAction is saddened to announce the loss of our dear friend and former colleague, Jeremy Boubie Bazyé, who passed away on 6 May 2024.
We extend our deepest condolences to Jeremy's family and friends.
Your air-con breaks down and you call for a technician but to your surprise, a female technician shows up at your doorstep with her toolbox! This is becoming a common practice in Zambia! Meet Sarah Nakanyika a female Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning (RAC) technician and pioneer of women-empowerment in the RAC sector in Zambia.
Impacts of female leadership
Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, 20 November 2023 – The Regional Meeting for National Ozone Officers of the French-Speaking African Network was held in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire from 20 to 23 November 2023. The meeting was organized by the UNEP OzonAction Compliance Assistance Programme team in Africa in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Cote d`Ivoire to facilitate the sharing of experiences and good practices in various areas under the Montreal Protocol among countries of the African Francophone network.
Paris, France, 26 June 2023 ‒ UNEP OzonAction joined with the World Refrigeration Day Secretariat and industry associations worldwide to celebrate World Refrigeration Day, 26 June. The focus of the 2023 campaign is “Next Generation Cooling” (NextGenCooling), both in the sense of technology and the people who design, manufacture install, and operate it.
Rwanda, 8 May 2023 – The Regional Meeting for National Ozone Officers of the English-Speaking African Network was held in Kigali, Rwanda from 8 to 10 May 2023. The meeting was organized by the UNEP OzonAction Compliance Assistance Programme team in Africa to facilitate the sharing of experiences and good practices in various areas under the Montreal Protocol among countries of the African network.
Cairo, Egypt, 19 January 2023 ‒ There is a growing need for females to join the ranks of air- conditioning and refrigeration (RAC) technicians. A training workshop recently organized by the Government of Egypt and the United Nations OzonAction Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP) better prepared women for advancement in the field and revealed the unique challenges women face.
The following stories from Zambia are an extract from the booklet 'Women in the Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Industry."
Nairobi, Kenya, 5 October 2022 – After nearly three years of not meeting physically due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Anglophone, and Francophone National Ozone Officers (NOOs) of the Africa Regional Networks were physically reunited from 3-5 October 2022, in Nairobi, Kenya.
The following stories from South Africa are extracts from the booklet 'Women in the Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Industry."
STORY BY JOYCE CHIFAMBA
Working in the HVAC industry was the best choice I ever made. Training in Zimbabwe was hard, but I managed to sail through. I had trainers who were so patient; I appreciate all their effort. I was taught to do all my jobs alone so that I didn’t have to depend on someone.
The following stories from Sierra Leone and Solomon Islands are extracts from the booklet 'Women in the Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Industry."
STORY BY HANNAH I. KAMARA - SIERRA LEONE
The following stories from Rwanda are extracts from the booklet 'Women in the Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Industry."
STORY BY VALARIE MUKANDAYISENGA
The following stories from Namibia are extracts from the booklet 'Women in the Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Industry."
HILMA PANDULENI DAVID
I think it important to ensure safe conditions during maintenance, repair, installation and inspection. I also encourage young women to take part in vocational training to update their skills.
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, 24 September 2020 ‒ Africa has witnessed an important milestone by the establishment of the first regional refrigeration and air-conditioning association, the Union of African Associations of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Actors (U-3ARC). U-3ARC was registered and launched with
The following stories from France, The Gambia, Georgia and Germany are extracts from the booklet 'Women in the Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Industry."
22 November 2019, Kampala, Uganda ̶ Today saw the close of a three-day twinning workshop and border dialogues for National Ozone Officers and Customs officials from countries of the East African Region – Africa Anglophone Network.
Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles, 24 June 2019 – The historic Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer entered into force six months ago, on 1 January 2019, ushering in a new era of enhanced ozone and climate protection.
JOHANNESBURG, 26 October 2018 - National Ozone and Customs Officers from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region (Africa Anglophone Network) gathered at the Birchwood Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa from 24-26 October 2018, for a three-day Twinning Workshop and Border Dialogues. The workshop was organised by UN Environment OzonAction in collaboration with the Government of South Africa.
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