International Conference on Sustainable Cooling

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Join the International Conference on Sustainable Cooling taking place November 28-30, 2018 at the World Bank in Washington D.C. The conference is organized by the World Bank’s Montreal Protocol team in the Climate Change Group together with the World Bank’s Energy Global Practice.

Their aim is to bring together representatives from the government, private sector, financial institutions and international organizations to discuss the challenges and opportunities of sustainable cooling in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agreement and the Kigali Amendment. A draft program of the Conference is attached.

This is a critical time. Electricity demand for cooling is increasing quickly, driven by the rise of temperatures and a rapidly expanding middle class in many developing countries. The International Energy Agency’s recent report showed that by 2050 around two-thirds of the world’s households could have an air-conditioner, leading to a tripling of energy demand. More importantly, and as shown in the Sustainable Energy for All’s report, more than a billion people still lack access to cooling for their basic needs. Actions to ensure that cooling is sustainable, affordable and accessible to all are essential to achieving the SDGs.

Don't miss this opportunity to exchange ideas and strengthen collaboration with organizations and partners interested in taking action. Please RSVP to Pat Braxton at email: pbraxton@worldbank.org by November 20. You can also join the conference by WEBEX (please ask Pat for details).