13.07.2026, Bangkok, Thailand

Cool Up at OEWG48: Advancing sustainable cooling ahead of MOP38

The Cool Up programme will participate in the 48th Meeting of the Open-ended Working Group of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol (OEWG48), taking place from 13–17 July 2026 at the United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand. OEWG48 brings together representatives of the Montreal Protocol’s 198 Parties, along with experts, implementing agencies, industry stakeholders, and international organisations to discuss key issues related to ozone layer protection and climate-friendly cooling.

As an important milestone in the lead-up to the 38th Meeting of the Parties (MOP38) and 10th Anniversary of the Kigali Amendment later this year, OEWG48 will review the latest scientific, technical, and policy developments supporting the implementation of the Montreal Protocol and the Kigali Amendment. Discussions will help shape future decisions on refrigerant transition, energy efficiency, monitoring, and sustainable cooling solutions.

During the meeting, Cool Up partners will engage with policymakers, National Ozone Units, technical experts, and development partners, while showcasing experiences and lessons learned from advancing sustainable cooling across the MENA Region and Türkiye. The programme will also contribute to discussions on how practical implementation, data, and evidence can accelerate the uptake of energy-efficient and climate-friendly cooling technologies.

The team looks forward to connecting with partners and stakeholders in Bangkok and contributing to the global dialogue on sustainable cooling and Kigali Amendment implementation.

Join our side events:

Financing sustainable cooling: From national plans to investment pipelines

Hosted by: UNEP Cool Coalition in collaboration with Cool Up, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) – World Bank Group

Exploring how countries can move from cooling strategies and national plans to investable projects and financing pipelines.

Monday, 13 July 2026, 13:00–15:00 (Location: Theatre). Lunch will be provided.

From Demonstration to Evidence: Leveraging Data to Advance Energy Efficiency in Cooling in HAT

Hosted by: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Cool Up programme

Showcasing lessons from Cool Up demonstration projects and how performance data, digitalisation and monitoring can accelerate the uptake of energy-efficient cooling technologies in hot ambient temperature (HAT) countries.

Monday, 13 July 2026, 18:00–20:00 (Location: Theatre). Dinner will be provided.

Kigali at 10: From Refrigerant Transition to Sustainable Cooling Delivery

Hosted by UNEP Cool Coalition with the Cool Up programme, the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC), and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

Discussing the next phase of Kigali Amendment implementation, linking refrigerant transition with energy efficiency, buildings, cold chains and sustainable cooling delivery at scale.

Tuesday, 14 July 2026, 13:00–15:00 (Location: MR-A). Lunch will be provided.

Cool Up: Perspectives on ODS and HFC Recovery, Recycling and Reclaim in the MENA Region

Hosted by the Cool Up programme (Öko-Recherche)

Highlighting circular economy approaches for refrigerants, lessons from Cool Up partner countries, and practical experiences with life-cycle refrigerant management in the MENA region.

Thursday, 16 July 2026, 18:00–20:00 (Location: CR-4). Dinner will be provided.

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