Working Meeting of Global Cooling Pledge Focal Points and Members
Date/Time: 13 November 2024; 18.00 – 20.00 (GMT+4)
Location: Special Event Room 1, COP29 Blue Zone, Baku, Azerbaijan
Organizers: COP28 Presidency of the United Arab Emirates, United Nations Environment Programme, Cool Coalition
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Description
The Global Cooling Pledge Working Meeting represents a vital step toward achieving equitable and sustainable cooling in a warming world. With record-breaking temperatures impacting health, infrastructure, and food security, cooling has transitioned from a convenience to an essential component of climate adaptation. However, cooling systems are also major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, demanding immediate action to decarbonize the sector.
Launched at COP28, the Global Cooling Pledge has rallied over 70 signatories to reduce cooling-related emissions by 68% by 2050, improve energy efficiency by 50% by 2030, and expand access to sustainable cooling technologies. This meeting focuses on progress, gaps, and next steps in implementing the Pledge’s commitments, particularly in integrating cooling into Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), improving monitoring and reporting systems, and addressing capacity-building needs.
Through expert-led presentations and guided discussions, the meeting aims to equip participants with actionable strategies and foster stronger collaboration between signatories. The outcomes will shape the roadmap for cooling initiatives leading to COP30, ensuring momentum toward achieving the Pledge’s ambitious goals.
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