GIZ Cool Training on Natural Refrigerant

The Green Cooling Initiative III (GCI III) is a project of the International Climate Initiative (IKI) on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) and aims to promote sustainable cooling technologies and thus protect the climate. To achieve this, GCI promotes the "Green Cooling" approach by strengthening different actors and their capacities and serves as a global platform for the exchange of experience and knowledge. One of the objectives is to improve technical capabilities in the safe use of natural refrigerants and facilitate the exchange of experience and expertise at the regional level. In this context this training is being organized in the region of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).

In the context of the GCI III project, GIZ Proklima conducted an advanced Training of Trainers (ToT) in natural refrigerants in Trinidad and Tobago in August 2023. The training was divided into theory and practical sessions. The theoretical part dealt with the different types of natural refrigerants with focus on HC, CO2 and NH3 and practice will have a focus on propane in commercial refrigeration. The training was led by Mr. Reiner Mayers (Professor of the training center BFS, Germany). The target group of the training were teachers of refrigeration and air conditioning technologies. 

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Region XII Chapters Regional Conference August 9-12, 2023 at the Trinidad Hilton Port of Spain

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), founded in 1894, is a global society advancing human well-being through sustainable technology for the built environment. The Society and its members focus on building systems, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, refrigeration and sustainability within the industry.

ASHRAE’s Chapters Regional Conferences (CRCs) are held each fall and spring and offer opportunities for chapters and members to meet, interact, and socialize on a regional level. These conferences offer workshops, technical sessions, technical tours, addresses by Society officers and staff, and regional award presentations. CRCs provide an effective local option for many members to actively participate in regional activities.  

ASHRAE Region XII represents the Florida, Caribbean, and Central and South American membership of ASHRAE. The ASHRAE Region XII 2023 CRC took place at The Hilton Hotel, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago during the period August 9-12, 2023.

The National Ozone Unit participated in this activity with the mounting of an informational booth as well as a talk on the Status of Montreal Protocol activities nationally.