Global Cooling Watch Report 2023

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Global Cooling Watch Report 2023

News: The Global Cooling Watch 2023 report by UNEP highlights pathways to achieve near-zero emissions from cooling.

About:
• The Global Cooling Watch 2023 report is a document released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Cool Coalition.
• The report is released in support of the Global Cooling Pledge, a joint initiative between the United Arab Emirates as host of COP28 and the Cool Coalition. If the measures highlighted in the Global Cooling Watch 2023 report are adequately implemented, we can keep the heat off in a warming world.

Recommendations:
• It demonstrates the potential and the pathways to achieve near-zero emissions from cooling. It uses a model created specifically for this purpose and presents pathways to get to near-zero emissions in the key cooling sectors.
• The report also highlights the importance of passive cooling alternatives to energy-hungry air conditioners. It points out that between now and 2050 the global installed capacity of cooling equipment will triple, resulting in a more than doubling of electricity consumption.
• The report provides a call to action for countries to pursue the policies and strategies that have the greatest impact in reducing cooling-related emissions and advancing sustainable cooling for all.