This day will translate the evidence, priorities and partner offers from Days 1 and 2 into a cohesive implementation workplan. Government-led sessions will focus on two of the four work areas: national and multilevel action and market transformation for passive and active cooling.
Opening remarks from the Government of Singapore and UNEP, setting the direction for Day 3 and the transition from evidence and priorities to implementation.
Formal presentation of the inaugural Cool Leaders recognition by UNEP, followed by brief remarks from each honouree.
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H.E. Eng. Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Sector, Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, United Arab Emirates
H.E. Adalberto Maluf, National Secretary for Urban Environment, Water Resources and Environmental Quality, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Brazil
Special Remarks
H.E. Hiroshi Ishikawa, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Singapore
Ms. Banu Aslan, Director General, COP31 Türkiye Presidency
Mr. Hongpeng Lei, Mitigation Branch Chief, Climate Change Division, UNEP
Presentation by the UNEP Cool Coalition Secretariat
Ms. Lily Riahi, Head of Buildings and Cooling Unit; Head of the Cool Coalition, UNEP
Ms. Myriem Touhami, Head of Finance Unit, Climate Change Division, UNEP
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The session will explore national cooling action plans and investment roadmaps, including how to strengthen implementation, connect national and subnational action through Beat the Heat, and link cooling priorities with NDCs, investment roadmaps and other national frameworks. Countries will share key successes, lessons learned and implementation challenges, and identify priorities for collaboration and delivery, including governance, financing, and regional approaches. The session will invite countries and partners to express their interest in working with UNEP to co-design and advance this action area.
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The session will explore market transformation for efficient cooling appliances and equipment, including the role of policy, finance, procurement, industry engagement and capacity building. Countries will share successes, lessons learned and delivery challenges from implementation of roundtables and trainings, and discuss mechanisms to connect demand and supply, including the EPIC Facility and Manufacturing Platform. The session will invite countries and partners to express their interest in working with UNEP to co-design and advance this action area.
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The session will explore how to create the enabling conditions for scaling passive cooling through building codes, planning and procurement, finance, capacity building and demonstration of solutions. Countries will share successes, lessons learned and delivery challenges from implementation roundtables and trainings, and discuss approaches to strengthen the passive cooling ecosystem, including engagement with governments, cities, real estate and other market actors. The session will invite countries and partners to express their interest in working with UNEP to co-design and advance this action area.
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Speaker: Mr. Martin Krause, Director, Climate Change Division, UNEP
Visit to Kaer followed by a tour of the Danfoss Sustainability Technology Center (STC) and a networking reception.