C4 II: Cool Contributions fighting Climate Change II

The Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC) sector is one of the fastest growing sectors regarding greenhouse gas emissions in developing countries. Given its large mitigation potential, the RAC sector should play a critical role in formulating NDCs. Yet, in practice, holistic approaches focusing on both climate-friendly refrigerants and appliance efficiency measures are rare. The project therefore assists policymakers in designing national mitigation strategies for the RAC sector to meet the rising ambition levels in updated NDCs. By creating synergies between the UNFCCC and the Montreal Protocol, the RAC sector can contribute significantly towards reaching the 1,5°C target. Building on long-standing cooperation and transformation processes already initiated, the project improves national structures in the partner countries, aiming to include the RAC sector in NDC strategies, with best practices being replicated and transferred across countries and regions.