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Source: The post is based on the article “Global Cooling Watch 2023” published in “UNEP” on 11th December 2023
Why in the News?
Recently, the Global Cooling Watch 2023 Report titled “Keeping it Chill: How to meet cooling demands while cutting emissions” was released.
What is the Global Cooling Watch Report?
1) The report was released by UN Environment Programme (UNEP)-led Cool Coalition.
2) It has been released in support of the Global Cooling Pledge.
3) It is a comprehensive analysis of the global cooling sector and focuses not only on space cooling but also on cold chains for food and health.
What are the Key Highlights of the Report?
1) Currently, cooling equipment currently accounts for 20% of total electricity consumption and is expected to more than double by 2050.
2) Under a business-as-usual scenario, emissions from cooling are predicted to account for more than 10 per cent of global emissions in 2050.
3) The report focuses on three key measures for sustainable cooling–
a. Passive cooling
b. Higher-energy efficiency standards
c. Faster phase down of climate-warming hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants through the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol.
4) These measures could lead to 60 per cent cut off predicted 2050 sectoral emissions.
What is the Global Cooling Pledge?
1) Signed at COP28, the pledge aims to address the growing demand for cooling while mitigating its climate impacts.
2) 63 countries have signed the pledge. However, India has not signed it yet.
What is India Cooling Action Plan (ICAP)?
UPSC Syllabus: Environment
