Global Cooling Pledge Signatories Focal Points Meeting

13–14 June 2025 | Bonn, Germany

Background

Launched at COP28, the Global Cooling Pledge, addresses extreme heat risks and sustainable cooling demand through a triple strategy: passive cooling, super-efficient technologies, and climate-friendly refrigerants to cut sectoral emissions by 68% by 2050. Reinforced at COP29’s inaugural Annual Cooling Ministerial Meeting, the Pledge prioritizes equitable access to sustainable cooling to protect nations from the impacts of extreme heat while aligning with the Paris Agreement and biodiversity.

At COP29, the Annual Cooling Ministerial on the Global Cooling Pledge marked a milestone in global cooling efforts. Co-Chaired by Her Excellency Ana Toni, CEO of COP30, and Her Excellency Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak Minister of Climate Change and Environment of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Ministerial meeting outcomes included the adoption of the 2024 Pledge Progress Report and 2030 Implementation Strategy, alongside the formal announcement of plans to develop an Intergovernmental Committee on Cooling (IGCC). Leaders shared their progress, reaffirmed commitment, and emphasized the need for accelerated action, collaboration, and increased support for developing countries; “as the host of COP30, we see the Pledge as an opportunity to elevate sustainable cooling in response to extreme heat and ensure it remains a key priority for climate action in both mitigation and adaptation efforts” said Ana Toni.

The first Global Cooling Pledge Signatories Focal Points Meeting, co-hosted by the Governments of Germany, Italy, and the UAE, co-chaired by Brazil and the UAE, will provide a dedicated platform to delve into the practicalities of Pledge implementation, shape the Intergovernmental Committee on Cooling to ensure broader inclusivity and support for all signatory countries, and prepare for COP30 potential outcomes, including Cooling Pledge Ministerial. It will also deliver targeted technical training and capacity-building activities identified through the Needs Assessment with Signatories.

Key Objectives

Discuss modalities to accelerate Pledge’s implementation.
Discuss outcomes of COP30 Cooling Roadmap and Annual Cooling Ministerial.
Discuss the operationalization of the IGCC, to gather the feedback of all signatories on the governance of the Global Cooling Pledge.
Provide training on Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), National Cooling Action Plans (NCAPs), Cooling Finance, and tackling adaptation and extreme heat.

Expected Outcomes

Enhanced support for Pledge Implementation (Cool Pledge Solutions Centre, Finance Accelerator)
Agreed Intergovernmental Committee on Cooling Terms of Reference.
Agreed potential outcomes of COP30 and its priorities, including the Annual Cooling Ministerial.
Agreed terms of reference for Cool Champions for Pledge Implementation
Enhanced technical capacity among focal points on sustainable cooling strategies.
Strengthened collaboration and knowledge exchange among Pledge Signatories.

Resources

Co-Chairs

H.E. Adalberto Maluf, Vice Minister at the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Brazil, holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations and a Master’s degree in International Political Economy (MSc) from the Institute of International Relations at the University of São Paulo (IRI/USP). Former president of ABVE (Brazilian Association of Electric Vehicles), vice-president of ABGD (Brazilian Association of Distributed Generation), he has also been director of communications, sustainability and corporate affairs at BYD from 2014 to 2023. Prior to that, Adalberto worked at São Paulo City Hall between 2006 and 2007 (International Relations and Environment Secretariats) and was director of the Clinton Foundation (Clinton Climate Initiative) in partnership with the C40 Cities Network (Large Cities Climate Leadership Group) between 2007 and 2014.

H.E. Ahmed Mohamed AlKaabi, Undersecretary Assistant for Electricity, Water and Future Energy at the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, has held several positions as the Abu Dhabi National Oily Company (ADNOC), including Manager of ADNOC Singapore Office, Sales Coordinator in Crude and Condensate Division, and Sales Coordinator in Middle Distillate Products. In addition to his responsibilities, H.E. Al Kaabi was a board member in the Arab Petroleum Services Co and the Arab Drilling and Workover Company. Previously, he served as a board member of the Arab Geophysical Exploration Services Company, chairman of OPEC Auditing Committee, member of the International Pollution Compensation Fund in London, and the UAE’s Governor for OPEC and UAE executive Member at GECF and IEF. Throughout his career, his Excellency Al Kaabi has contributed to several key projects, including the auto-reconciliation, cash call, e-payment, and gasoline and diesel de-regulation.

Co-Hosts

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