The federal government of Nigeria and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have announced their joint efforts to introduce energy-efficient cooling solutions nationwide. This declaration came to light during a meeting of the National Technical Committee of the Scaling-up Energy-Efficiency and Climate-Friendly Cooling project convened in Abuja.
The committee, formed through a partnership between the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) and UNEP, supported by the Clean Cooling Collaborative (CCC), gathered to deliberate and assess the project’s work plan for the year 2024.
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Their primary objective is to accelerate the deployment of energy-efficient air conditioning systems equipped with climate-friendly, low-GWP (global warming potential) refrigerants across residential, commercial, and public buildings.
Dr. Mustapha Abdullahi, the director-general of ECN, stressed the significance of this meeting as a pivotal step in implementing sustainable cooling practices. He reiterated the commitment of both ECN and UNEP towards promoting climate-friendly solutions within Nigeria.
Furthermore, Dr. Abdullahi emphasized that fostering collaboration among experts and stakeholders is crucial. This collaboration aims to ensure a comprehensive and sustainable approach towards achieving climate targets set forth by the country.
