United for Efficiency

Today, REMA and UNEP U4E, conducted a training on the Product Registration System (#PRS) for energy-efficient cooling products, empowering interagency officials and vendors with knowledge & skills on requirements and procedures for domestic refrigerators & air conditioners.

🇷🇼 Strengthening cooling compliance in Rwanda A national PRS training and regional webinar delivered by U4E and @REMA_Rwanda are helping stakeholders implement MEPS, energy labels and market surveillance for ACs & refrigerators. Learn more 👇 united4efficiency.org/rwanda-boosts-…

U4E highlighted its long-term impact on energy efficiency in #Africa at the inaugural Africa Energy Efficiency Alliance Conference (AfEEC 2025), showcasing years of support to national and regional policy implementation. 🌍 Read more 👇 united4efficiency.org/u4e-highlights…

U4E supports Tunisia’s transition to energy-efficient lighting! 🇹🇳🔆 From 17–19 Nov, U4E delivered a technical training in Hammamet for 37 government & technical professionals to boost lighting MEPS & labelling. Read more: united4efficiency.org/tunisia-advanc…

U4E’s 2nd Partners’ Meeting brought together global leaders to accelerate progress on energy-efficient appliances & equipment. Stronger collaboration, shared priorities, and renewed commitment to scaling impact worldwide. ⚡ Read more: united4efficiency.org/u4es-2nd-partn…

How can countries meet rising cooling demand without increasing emissions? At #COP30, U4E shared insights on efficient technologies, #MEPS, and policy action for sustainable cooling ❄️. More in our event recap: united4efficiency.org/efficient-cool…

How is Brazil transforming its commercial refrigeration market? 🇧🇷 Our article in the COP special edition of Mission Efficiency Magazine outlines U4E’s support on MEPS, labelling, ISO-based standards, and Kigali-aligned cooling policies. Read more ⤵️ #p=24" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">online.fliphtml5.com/qsixi/rnys/#p=…

U4E’s Programme Manager, Patrick Blake, will speak tomorrow at #COP30 on Driving Widespread Policy Adoption and Implementation. He’ll share real U4E examples on efficient, climate-friendly cooling. Watch online on YouTube ▶️ @BuildingsPavilion" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@BuildingsPavi…

At #MOP37, U4E led a side event on how efficient cooling can power the AI revolution sustainably. 💻❄️ Explore key insights on data-centre efficiency, policy action & #KigaliAmendment pathways for a climate-smart digital future: united4efficiency.org/sustainable-co…

Yesterday at #MOP37, U4E Programme Manager Patrick Blake joined @OzonAction’s “Ask an Expert” session to discuss energy-efficient cooling and the practical implementation of the #MontrealProtocol, fostering direct exchange among peers and practitioners.

Questions of national and regional implementation of the #MontrealProtocol (and compliance) were a key focus at #MOP37 Tuesday as delegates met in multiple contact groups to shape draft decisions Highlights ➡️ enb.iisd.org/montreal-proto… #ozone #ozonelayer

🌍 Greetings from #Nairobi During #MOP37, we hosted a full-day workshop and had a full house at our side event “Global Tools to Regional and National Action,” showcasing progress on energy-efficient cooling in Africa. Great collaboration with @UNIDO & partners advancing #MEPS

🌍 Next week at #MOP37 in Nairobi, #U4E will host 3 key events. 💡 From efficient appliances in Africa to sustainable data centres — join us to explore pathways for climate action through cooling efficiency. #EnergyEfficiency #Cooling #MontrealProtocol #KigaliAmendment

UNEP-U4E & @UNIDO will convene policymakers at #MOP37 to accelerate energy-efficient, climate-friendly cooling across Africa. 📅 1 & 3 Nov | UNON, Nairobi Learn more 👇 united4efficiency.org/advancing-cool…

The 2️⃣nd #CoolCoalition Membership Coordination Call for 2025 brought together partners from public/private sectors to align on joint deliverables ahead of #COP30 📰 Summary: coolcoalition.org/cool-coalition… 🎥 Recording: youtube.com/watch?v=AQV7p-… 📑 Presentations: coolcoalition.org/wp-content/upl…

Recap: The #FestivalOfCooling in Kigali brought farmers, students & innovators together to showcase how sustainable cooling drives #ClimateAction, food security & green growth across Africa. ❄️🌍 🔗Read more: united4efficiency.org/cooling-for-ch…

Building capacity for sustainable cooling in Rwanda 🌿❄️ Together with @REMA_Rwanda, U4E held a workshop under the GCF Readiness Project to strengthen national expertise on energy-efficient cooling. The training marks a milestone toward MEPS, labelling, and greener cold-chains.

After 5 days, the #FestivalOfCooling in Kigali comes to a close, bringing together farmers, innovators, and global leaders to advance sustainable, accessible cooling. 💬 Here are a few reflections from the event on why #CoolingMatters for food, health, and our planet.

🌾🏛️ Final Day! From farms to policy tables, today we bring together farmers and global leaders here in Kigali. Distinguished guests are joining us, including Rt Hon Baroness Chapman of Darlington @JennyChapman, UK Minister of State for International Development and Africa, Dr. @Dr_Arakwiye, Rwanda’s Minister of Environment, and @T_Ndabamenye, Minister of State for Agriculture and Animal Resources, to explore Africa’s pathway towards resilient and sustainable cooling. #FestivalOfCooling

🙌 #EAC adopts #MEPs for #cooling and refrigerating appliances: a key milestone towards stronger #energyefficiency regulation in #Africa, advancing #energysecurity and #climatechange mitigation. @UNIDO @Sida @EACREEE4EA @U4Efficiency #EELA #ProgressbyInnovation