Key stakeholders from the refrigeration and air conditioning sector gathered at the Department of Environment in Dhaka鈥檚 Agargaon on Monday to celebrate the completion of the Green Cooling Initiative III Project in Bangladesh.
The event, titled 鈥榃orkshop on the future of green cooling technologies in Bangladesh,鈥� showcased the project鈥檚 achievements while fostering discussions on the future of sustainable cooling in the country, said a press release.
Jointly organised by the GCI III, GIZ Bangladesh, and the Ozone Cell of the DoE, the workshop underscored Bangladesh鈥檚 commitment to phasing out ozone-depleting substances.
As a signatory to the Kigali Amendment and the Paris Agreement, Bangladesh has made notable progress in promoting natural refrigerants and improving energy efficiency in the RAC sector.
Md Ziaul Haque, director and head of the ozone cell at DoE, inaugurated the event. In a video message, Ellen Michel, project manager of GIZ Proklima, emphasised the global significance of green cooling.
Shanin Muntaha, implementation manager of the GCI III Project, provided an overview of the project鈥檚 key interventions.
A panel discussion brought together experts from academia, industry, and government, including representatives from BUET, Elite Hitech Industries, Walton Hi-Tech Industries, and the ozone cell.
The closing session included remarks from Mohammad Shamim Akhtar, chief engineer of the public works department, and Farhina Ahmed, secretary of the ministry of environment, forest, and climate change.
German ambassador to Bangladesh, Achim Tr枚ster, reaffirmed the importance of international collaboration in tackling climate challenges. The event concluded with a vote of thanks from Md Kamruzzaman, director general of the DoE.
