Context

Cooling is one of the defining challenges and opportunities for climate and development. It cuts across health, food systems, productivity, infrastructure, and equity. Yet without urgent action, rising demand for cooling could drive a dangerous surge in energy use and emissions.

Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Cool Coalition brings together over 250 governments, businesses, cities, and financial institutions to drive comprehensive action on sustainable cooling, advancing the implementation of the Paris Agreement, the 2030 Agenda, and the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol. Through key initiatives like the Global Cooling Pledge, the world’s first collective commitment to reducing cooling-related emissions by 68% by 2050, the Cool Coalition is helping turn ambition into implementation across sectors and regions.

Taking place shortly after the 80^th UN General Assembly High-level Week (UNGA80) and ahead of the 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), the second Cool Coalition Coordination Call of 2025 offers a timely opportunity to highlight progress, deepen collaboration, and align efforts on the road to Belém.

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Objectives

• Highlight tangible progress across key initiatives and workstreams to reinforce the Coalition’s collective impact.
• Deepen cross-sector collaboration and foster new partnerships among members.
• Align efforts and elevate shared priorities in the lead-up to COP30.
• Empower members to shape and accelerate global cooling efforts through stronger engagement and visibility.

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Agenda

10:30 – 10:35 | Welcome and Opening Remarks

Welcome

• Andrea Voigt, Vice-President, Global Public Affairs & Sustainability, Danfoss Climate Solutions

• Graeme Maidment, Technical Lead, Cooling, Department for Energy Security and Net-Zero, UK Government

Opening Remarks

• Lily Riahi, Head of Secretariat, UNEP Cool Coalition

10:35 – 10:45 | Perspectives from the Cool Coalition Executive Steering Committee

Private Sector Mobilization: Progress and Opportunities

• Andrea Voigt, Vice-President, Global Public Affairs & Sustainability, Danfoss Climate Solutions

Driving Cooling Action from the UK: Policy and Technical Insights

• Graeme Maidment, Technical Lead, Cooling, Department for Energy Security and Net-Zero, UK Government

10:45 – 10:55 | Flagship Implementation & Strategic Initiatives

Beat the Heat: the UNEP/COP30 Implementation Drive

• Dr Eleni “Lenio” Myrivili, Global Chief Heat Officer, UNEP/Atlantic Council

Global Cooling Watch 2025: Previewing Insights Ahead of COP30 Launch

• Dr Omar Abdelaziz, Associate Professor, American University in Cairo

10:55 – 11:10 | National and Regional Leadership in Action

Urban Cooling Action in Viet Nam: A Regional Model for Implementation

• Nguyen Dang Thu Cuc, National Ozone Coordinator, Viet Nam Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment

Cold Chain Innovation: UK–Haryana Centre of Excellence

• Anant Shukla, Lead Expert, UNEP United for Efficiency

Energy Access and Cooling: Urban–Rural Nexus and Regional Cooperation

• Ben Hartley, Programme Manager, Cooling for All, Sustainable Energy for All

11:10 – 11:35 | Guidelines, Tools, and Policy Alignment

Passive Cooling Guidelines: A Global Framework

• Dr Sanyogita Manu, Passive Cooling Specialist, UNEP

NDCs and Cooling: Guidelines for Integration and Finance

• Amr Seleem, Country Engagement and Climate Policy Lead, UNEP Cool Coalition

Protocol Implementation & Policy Toolkit: Aligning with Kigali & National Action

• Stephanie Egger Haysmith, Communications and Information Officer, Ozone Secretariat

Advancing MEPS and Green Procurement for Cooling

• Patrick Blake, Climate and Energy Manager, UNEP United for Efficiency

Lifecycle Refrigerant Management: Closing the Loop on HFCs

• Denise San Valentin, Programme Management Officer, Climate & Clean Air Coalition

11:35 – 11:45 | Finance, Data, and Delivery

Financing Cooling and Resilience

• Saima Zuberi, Senior Consultant, Cooling and Eco-Industrial Parks, International Finance Corporation

CREED: Data to Inform Cooling Policy and Climate Action

• Souhir Al-Hammami, Director of Scientific and Technical Information, International Institute of Refrigeration

11:45 – 11:55 | Strategic Engagement

COP30 Communications: Making Cooling Matter on the Global Stage

• Marisofi Giannouli, Communications Lead, UNEP Cool Coalition

Scaling Local Solutions through District Cooling

• Dimitris Karamitsos, Senior Energy Efficiency Business Developer Specialist, Basel Agency for Sustainable Energy

11:55 – 12:00 | Closing Remarks

• Andrea Voigt, Vice-President, Global Public Affairs & Sustainability, Danfoss Climate Solutions

• Graeme Maidment, Technical Lead, Cooling, Department for Energy Security and Net-Zero, UK Government

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Resources

• Social media card
• Slide deck
• Recording
• Summary article