GCI holds workshop on future of green cooling technologies

Business Report :

Key stakeholders from the refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC) sector gathered at the Department of Environment (DoE), Agargaon in the capital to celebrate the successful completion of the Green Cooling Initiative (GCI) III Project in Bangladesh.

The event, titled “Workshop on the Future of Green Cooling Technologies in Bangladesh,” showcased the project’s achievements while fostering discussions on the future of sustainable cooling in the country.

Jointly organised by the Green Cooling Initiative (GCI) III, GIZ Bangladesh, and the Ozone Cell of the DoE, the workshop underscored Bangladesh’s commitment to phasing out ozone-depleting substances.

As a signatory to the Kigali Amendment and the Paris Agreement, Bangladesh has made notable progress in promoting natural refrigerants and improving energy efficiency in the RAC sector. The GCI III project has played a vital role in strengthening capacity, shaping policy, and raising awareness about climate-friendly cooling solutions, says a presss release.

Md. ZiaulHaque, Director and Head of the Ozone Cell at DoE, inaugurated the event by commending the collaborative efforts that contributed to the project’s success. In a video message, Ellen Michel, Project Manager of GIZ Proklima, emphasized the global significance of green cooling and highlighted GCI’s contributions to Bangladesh’s sustainable development.

ShaninMuntaha, Implementation Manager of the GCI III Project, provided an overview of the project’s key interventions, including technician training on the safe use of hydrocarbon refrigerants, the development of training materials, and public awareness campaigns targeting students, professionals, and consumers.