Eng. Khaled Klaly, Montreal Protocol Regional Coordinator, West Asia, UNEP, discusses the expectations for COP28, opportunities and challenges facing countries in the Middle East in the fight to limit global warming, and the critical role of the RAC sector.

Key outcomes and opportunities

With global energy consumption related to cooling expected to triple by 2050, the world’s largest climate congregation has put cooling into the spotlight for the first time in its history. The introduction of the Global Cooling Pledge during an event on 05 December 2023 at COP28 is considered one of the key outcomes of this year’s climate conference. Markus Lattner, Managing Director of Eurovent Middle East, outlines several key takeaways from COP28 and its side events.

The HVACR Leadership Academy’s journey in upskilling

Following the launch of the Academy, Eurovent Middle East looks at the critical role the initiative plays in contributing to broader sustainability targets from the perspective of esteemed media organisations’ coverage of the vital and ever-evolving topic.

Demonstrating energy saving and carbon footprint reduction benefits of retrofits in AC replacement pilot project

Implemented across 5 villas, the pilot project showcases remarkable savings of up to 64% on the homeowners' electricity bill, as well as a CO2 reduction of 78.000 Kg in the first year of implementation.

Even though COVID-19 has highlighted the importance of clean, healthy indoor air, outdated ideas and cost-centric thinking continue to put filtration practices, and as a result, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), on the back burner. Experts reflect on the issue and discuss what changes need to happen…

There are noticeable gaps in market surveillance within the GCC region, a problem that can be detrimental not only to the general safety of the population using products that may not be compliant with existing standards but also to the long-term sustainability and energy efficiency goals of each country.

With emission reduction targets looming, the HVACR industry should leave no stone unturned when it comes to retrofitting to unlock greater efficiencies. Experts discuss opportunities in the sector and the shift in attitude required to truly move away from cost-centric thinking.

Anzala Asher, Product Engineer, Taqeef, writes on how HVAC is critical to curbing global carbon emissions, what to keep in mind to ensure buildings are designed to meet the region’s net-zero goals and why VRF systems can unlock significant energy savings.

In this editorial, Tariq Al Ghussein, President of Eurovent Middle East, reflects on Eurovent Middle East's 5-year anniversary congress and gives his thanks to partners that made it possible.

Eurovent Middle East’s 5 Year Anniversary Congress brought together more than 350 high-level stakeholders from government and industry to discuss a variety of important aspects impacting energy efficiency and sustainability in the region. Markus Lattner, Managing Director of Eurovent Middle East, elaborates on key takeaways and possible initiatives resulting from the event.

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