Cold Chain Technology Briefs:
Commercial, Professional, and Domestic Refrigeration: This brief provides a comprehensive overview of the role and challenges of commercial, professional, and domestic refrigeration within the global cold chain. It also recommends the development of harmonised guidelines, enhanced training programmes, and robust regulatory frameworks to promote the safe, efficient, and sustainable operation of refrigeration systems across all segments of the cold chain. Available in English | French | Spanish
Fishing Vessel Applications: This brief presents an overview of the different existing refrigeration technologies in fishing vessels along with the environmental impacts of refrigerants used, and introduces environmentally friendly and energy-efficient technologies. Sustainability and safety in fishing vessels' refrigeration encompass proper management of existing systems to prevent refrigerant leaks, as well as ongoing research and development into further improvement of the overall energy efficiency of systems. Available in English | French | Spanish
Road Refrigerated Transport in Hot Climates: This brief highlights key elements of transport refrigeration with a specific focus on hot climates! High ambient temperatures are prevalent in many areas of the world that lack proper cold chain infrastructures: it is crucial that local boundaries are considered to adopt proper technologies. Available in English | French | Spanish
Walk-in Cold Rooms in Article 5 Countries: This brief presents an overview of existing Walk-in Cold Rooms (WICRs) technologies, refrigerants and foam blowing agents used, along with their environmental impact. The key challenges for WICRs relate to affordability and ensuring sound and sustainable business models. Issues related to access to equipment and skills in Article 5 countries are also addressed in this brief. Recommendations are included to support the development of sustainable cold chains through coordinated policies, capacity building and financial support. Available in English | French | Spanish
