Linking sustainable cooling and affordable finance 

As cooling demand continues to grow, access to efficient and low‑emission cooling technologies is becoming increasingly important for both climate mitigation and adaptation. The trainings focused on bridging the gap between sustainable cooling technologies and financial products, highlighting how microfinance institutions can support households and small businesses in adopting energy‑efficient solutions and natural refrigerants.

Building capacity in the financial sector 

The sessions provided targeted insights into sustainable cooling technologies, cost structures, and financing considerations relevant for MFIs. By strengthening technical understanding within the financial sector, Cool Up supports the development of financing mechanisms that enable wider market uptake of sustainable cooling solutions.

The training sessions for Vitas and Al Majmoua demonstrate how targeted capacity building can strengthen the link between sustainable cooling and inclusive finance. Through such activities, Cool Up continues to support the scalable deployment of energy‑efficient and climate‑friendly cooling solutions in partner countries.

Supporting climate goals and economic resilience 

Strengthening the capacity of microfinance institutions is a key lever for scaling sustainable cooling at the local level. Through tailored financial products and lending approaches, MFIs can help make climate‑friendly cooling technologies more accessible — contributing to Lebanon’s climate objectives while supporting economic resilience and affordability for end users.

The training sessions for Vitas and Al Majmoua demonstrate how targeted capacity building can strengthen the link between sustainable cooling and inclusive finance. Through such activities, Cool Up continues to support the scalable deployment of energy‑efficient and climate‑friendly cooling solutions in partner countries.