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Bangkok, Thailand, 2 - 5 June 2026 — A delegation from Mongolia undertook a study tour to Beijing to strengthen national capacity on Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and energy efficiency (EE) labelling for refrigeration and air‑conditioning (RAC) equipment.

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.

Amman, Jordan, 1–4 June 2026 – UNEP OzonAction's Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP) for West Asia successfully organized a training workshop and coordination meeting for National Ozone Units (NOUs) from Jordan, Iraq, Palestine, Syria, and Yemen to strengthen national capacities, promote regional cooperation, and support the effective implementation of the Montreal Protocol and its Kigali Amendment.

Refrigeration Servicing Sector (RSS) Best Practices and Energy Efficiency Training Resources

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. 

 

Montreal Protocol Units and RACHP associations met in Bishkek to exchange experiences and strengthen cooperation on sustainable cooling, low-GWP refrigerants, and overall implementation of the Montreal Protocol and its Kigali Amendment in the region.

How cooperation between customs and environmental authorities and stronger environmental enforcement can help turn climate ambition into real-world results.  This article was prepared by UNEP OzonAction in collaboration with the World Customs Organisation (WCO)

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.

WORLD OZONE DAY THEME - 2026: Global action for a cooler planetCelebrating 10 years of sustainable cooling under the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol 

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.

Casale Monferrato, Italy, 8 May 2026 – Eleven female refrigeration and air‑conditioning (RAC) professionals from six South Asian countries successfully completed the International Training of Trainers (ToT) Programme for RAC Certification Trainers and Assessors, organized by UNEP OzonAction under the Compliance Assistance Programme (CAP) and hosted by the Italian Association of Refrigeration Technicians (ATF).

Vienna, Austria, 15 April 2026 – The Montreal Protocol Dialogue on Action against Illegal Trade was organized by the UNEP OzonAction in cooperation with the UNEP Green Customs Initiative (GCI) Secretariat and hosted by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on 15 April 2026 in Vienna, Austria.

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.

UNEP OzonAction and the Multilateral Fund (MLF) Secretariat invite staff of the National Ozone Units (NOUs) to participate in a practical webinar focused on navigating the CP Data Online Reporting System and enhancing data accuracy, in preparation for the 1 May 2026 submission deadline.

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.