The initiative was announced in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and the COP28 Presidency. Dr. King Al Jaber, the COP28 President Designate, expressed his appreciation to Dan Jergensen, the Minister from Denmark, and Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Minister of Science and Innovation of India, for their commitment to the Global Cooling Promise. He also encouraged countries to join this initiative.
The Global Cooling Promise aims to address the challenges of providing cooling solutions in an environmentally friendly and energy-efficient manner. The initiative seeks to provide incentives to governments and stakeholders to take action in five key areas: nature-based solutions, super-efficient appliances, food and vaccine cold chains, district cooling, and National Cooling Action Plans.
Dr. Al Jaber emphasized the importance of addressing the cooling challenge through sustainable and environmentally friendly means to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, combat heat stress, enhance productivity, reduce food loss, and improve access to healthcare.
He highlighted the significance of sustainable cooling as a matter of climate justice, especially for lower-income communities and families who are disproportionately affected by rising temperatures. The Global Cooling Promise is seen as a collective effort to address the cooling challenge.
COP28, hosted by the UAE, will take place in Dubai from November 30 to December 12, 2023, and is expected to gather a diverse range of participants, including heads of state, government officials, industry leaders, academics, researchers, and non-state actors. The conference aims to accelerate global progress in sustainable energy transformation and inclusive climate action.
