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Damascus, Syria, 10 June 2026 – UNEP OzonAction Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP) for West Asia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Administration and Environment of the Syrian Arab Republic, successfully organized a national stakeholder consultation meeting to support the implementation of the Montreal Protocol and its Kigali Amendment.

Bangkok, Thailand, 15 July 2026 – UNEP OzonAction and AREA jointly organized a side event during the 48th Meeting of the Open-ended Working Group (OEWG-48) to highlight the critical role of the refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) servicing sector in advancing the objectives of the Montreal Prot

Abuja, Nigeria, 10–12 June 2026 – National Ozone Officers and Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning (RAC) technical experts from seven Anglophone African countries convened in Abuja for a three-day Thematic Meeting on Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) Banks and Certification Schemes.

Pour consulter la version française, faites défiler la page vers le bas ↓La versión en español está disponible a continuación ↓On Day 5 of the Five Days of Cool Intelligence campaign, we turn the spotlight to individuals behind sustainable cooling, as the sector employs more than 15 million people worldwide.

On Day 4 of the Five Days of Cool Intelligence campaign, we highlight the essential role of sustainable cold chains in supporting food security, public health and climate resilience.

Pour consulter la version française, faites défiler la page vers le bas ↓La versión en español está disponible a continuación ↓On Day 3 of the Five Days of Cool Intelligence campaign, we explore Life-cycle Refrigerant Management (LRM) - a critical approach to sustainable cooling that helps reduce refrigerant emissions i

Pour consulter la version française, faites défiler la page vers le bas ↓La versión en español está disponible a continuación ↓On Day 2 of the Five Days of Cool Intelligence campaign, we are reminded that sustainable cooling depends not just on technology, but on how cooling systems are designed, maintained and operated.

Pour consulter la version française, faites défiler la page vers le bas ↓La versión en español está disponible a continuación ↓On Day 1 of the Five Days of Cool Intelligence campaign, we explore how smart policies create the conditions for sustainable cooling through trade control measures, legislation, energy efficiency requirements and strategic planning. 

 

Cooling the Planet: How Skilled Technicians and Smart Servicing are Driving Environmental ProtectionOn World Environment Day (5 June), attention often turns to forests, oceans, and wildlife. Yet one of the most powerful, and often overlooked, levers for environmental protection lies in the hands of refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) technicians.

OzonAction is pleased to invite INWIC members to join an interactive webinar on 9 June 2026 at 13:00 CET.This session, organised by INWIC, provides an excellent opportunity for INWIC members to learn more about the network’s work, engage directly with the INWIC Board, and contribute their ideas and feedback.Participants will have the opportunity to:

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, 25-31 March 2026 - National Ozone Officers, Customs Officers, Energy Efficiency Officers, and partner agencies from Pacific Island Countries convened in Port Moresby for three back-to-back regional training workshops on trade control, monitoring, and reporting of controlled substances and refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 5-6 May 2026 – The National Ozone Unit (NOU) at the National Center for Environmental Compliance in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) OzonAction Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP) in West Asia, organized two national consultation meetings in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 5– 6 May 2026 to support the implementation of the Montreal Protocol and strengthen the regulatory and institutional frameworks for sustainable refrigerant management in the Kingdom.

Asunción, Paraguay, 8 May 2026 — The Meeting of the Latin American Network of National Ozone Officers was held in conjunction with the XVIII Ibero-American Congress of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (CIAR 2026), enabling Ozone Officers to participate in technical conferences and a trade exhibition aimed at promoting regional cooperation in sustainable refrigeration.

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) OzonAction, in close cooperation with the Government of China and the China Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Industry Association (CRAA), will hold the 2026 Ozone2Climate (O2C) Technology Roadshow and Industry Roundtable from 8–10 April 2026 at the Capital International Exhibition & Convention Centre in Beijing.

Paris, France, 17 March 2026 - UNEP OzonAction has released a complete revision of its university-level course for students pursuing career paths involving cooling technologies. The objective of the revised course is to help undergraduate engineering students learn how to apply new technologies to environmental challenges, with a particular focus on ozone depletion, global warming, and international environmental treaties.

Paris, France, 6 February 2026 — Since 2007, ASHRAE and UNEP have partnered to assist developing countries in transitioning to non-ozone-depleting refrigerants. Biennial work plans guide projects undertaken through the partnership. 

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.

The UNEP/IIR webinar “Refrigerated Transport in Hot Climates – Challenges and Innovations” will take place on 9 December 2025 from 14:00 to 15:00 (Paris time) via Zoom and YouTube.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 27 November 2025 – The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) OzonAction Compliance Assistance Program (CAP) in West Asia, together with the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), convened representatives from National Ozone Units (NOUs), industry leaders, and international experts for a joint workshop at HVACR World.

The UNEP/IIR webinar “Marine Refrigeration – Keeping the Catch Cool from Sea to Shore” will

Panama City, Panama, 10 October 2025 - The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) OzonAction Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP) Caribbean Network convened the Caribbean Regional ODS Banks Workshop for National Ozone Officers and National ODS Banks Consultants from 6 to 10 October 2025 in Panama City, Panama. The workshop was delivered under UNEP OzonAction’s CAP Work Programme with financial support from the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol.

The UNEP/IIR webinar “Refrigeration at Every Scale: From Homes to Supermarkets” will take place on 18 November 2025 from 14:00 to 15:00 (Paris tme) via Zoom and YouTube.

Nairobi, Kenya, 4 November 2025 – The side event on “Enforcement of the Montreal Protocol: From Policy to Action to Combat Illegal Trade”, was held during the Thirty-Seventh Meeting of the Parties (MOP-37) to the Montreal Protocol at UNEP Headquarters.

Guangzhou, China, 10 November 2025 – UNEP OzonAction successfully convened an international training workshop titled “Good Servicing Practices for Cold Storage Applications and Safe Handling of Natural Refrigerants” in Guangzhou, China, from 4 to 7 November 2