Governance

Becoming a member of the UNEP Cool Coalition means joining a trusted global platform for collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and action on sustainable cooling. Members have access to the Cool Coalition Working Groups, communications activities, as well as opportunities to participate in major international events, including UN Climate Change Conferences (COPs) and UN Environment Assembly (UNEA).

Membership in the UNEP Cool Coalition does not automatically enrol members in the Global Cooling Pledge.

Admission process

Governments and subnational authorities

National governments and subnational authorities may join directly through a streamlined application process. Applications are admitted upon submission.

Non-governmental entities

Non-governmental partners may apply for membership subject to endorsement and review. Each interested party may submit the official membership application form, complete with an official endorsement letter from a current UNEP Cool Coalition member. Applications undergo Secretariat review, including internal due diligence, prior to confirmation of membership.

Apply to join the UNEP Cool Coalition

Code of Conduct

Members of the UNEP Cool Coalition commit to advancing sustainable cooling and resilience to extreme heat, in alignment with the Paris Agreement, Kigali Amendment, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Membership is voluntary and non-binding but contingent upon adherence to the following principles:
 

1. Integrity and compliance

  • Act lawfully and uphold high ethical standards.

  • Avoid activities or affiliations harmful to the Coalition’s credibility.

  • Comply with relevant international, national, and local environmental, human rights, and labour laws.
     

2. Collaboration and transparency

  • Engage constructively and in good faith with other members.

  • Share relevant knowledge, best practices, and data to support collective progress.

  • Disclose and avoid conflicts of interest in Coalition activities.
     

3. Environmental and social responsibility

  • Champion cooling solutions that reduce emissions, enhance energy efficiency, phase down harmful refrigerants, and strengthen resilience to extreme heat.

  • Promote equity, gender inclusion, and the protection of vulnerable communities.
     

4. Representation and non-endorsement

  • Do not use the Coalition’s name or logo to imply commercial or political endorsement.

  • Clearly and accurately represent affiliation with the Coalition in external communications.
     

5. Accountability and due diligence

  • Accept periodic review of membership compliance, which may result in suspension or removal.

  • Provide accurate, updated organizational information as required for Coalition due diligence.


By signing the membership application form, organizations explicitly agree to abide by this Code of Conduct. Violation of this Code may lead to membership review, suspension, or removal from the UNEP Cool Coalition.