Introduction

Sustainable Cooling Technologies Training Course provides a practical, future-focused learning pathway for professionals, technicians, engineers, policymakers, educators, and organizations seeking to accelerate the transition toward energy-efficient, climate-friendly, low-GWP, and resilient cooling systems. Cooling demand is projected to rise sharply toward 2050, making sustainable cooling a critical component of climate action, energy transition, urban resilience, food security, and sustainable development. The course explores how passive cooling, high-efficiency equipment, low-GWP refrigerants, natural refrigerants, heat pumps, thermal energy storage, renewable-powered cooling, smart controls, and advanced building design can reduce energy consumption and greenhouse-gas emissions. The curriculum is aligned with emerging priorities under the Kigali Amendment, National Cooling Action Plans, the Paris Agreement, and the Global Cooling Pledge.

The programme emphasizes the whole-system approach to sustainable cooling: reducing cooling demand first, improving equipment efficiency, managing refrigerants throughout their lifecycle, and strengthening resilience and affordability. Participants examine real-world case studies covering efficient air conditioning, sustainable cold chains, passive buildings, alternative cooling technologies, and refrigerant-management programmes. Current international practice increasingly combines passive cooling, low-energy and hybrid cooling, efficient equipment, and HFC phase-down, while emerging technologies such as radiative cooling, advanced insulation, hybrid fan-AC systems, and solar-powered cooling are receiving growing attention.

Programme Curriculum

Sustainable Cooling Technologies Training Course

Introduction

Course Duration

5 days

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Understand the principles of Sustainable Cooling and its role in climate mitigation and adaptation.
Explain the Kigali Amendment and HFC phase-down requirements.
Evaluate energy-efficient HVAC&R technologies using performance indicators.
Identify appropriate low-GWP and natural refrigerant options.
Apply passive cooling and climate-responsive building-design strategies.
Assess heat pump technologies and electrification opportunities.
Design concepts for solar-powered and renewable-energy cooling.
Apply thermal energy storage and peak-load management approaches.
Improve refrigerant leak prevention, recovery, recycling, and reclamation practices.
Assess sustainable solutions for cold chains, food security, and healthcare refrigeration.
Explore smart cooling, IoT monitoring, automation, and digital energy management.
Develop National Cooling Action Plan and organizational cooling strategies.
Evaluate climate finance, green investment, lifecycle cost, and scalable cooling solutions.

Target Audience

HVAC&R engineers and technicians
Energy and sustainability professionals
Building designers, architects, and facility managers
Government officials and policymakers
Environmental and climate-change practitioners
Refrigeration and cold-chain professionals
Renewable-energy and energy-efficiency specialists
Researchers, trainers, consultants, and development-sector professionals

Course Modules

Module 1: Sustainable Cooling Fundamentals

Cooling demand, climate change, energy use, and emissions
Direct and indirect emissions from cooling systems
Sustainable Cooling Pathway and systems thinking
Climate resilience, thermal comfort, and cooling access
Case Study: UNEP Sustainable Cooling Pathway and integrated cooling strategies

Module 2: Energy-Efficient Cooling Technologies

Energy efficiency, COP, EER, SEER, and system performance
High-efficiency air conditioners and refrigeration systems
Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and energy labels
Variable-speed compressors, efficient fans, and smart controls
Case Study: Kigali-linked efficiency programmes combining refrigerant transition with energy-efficiency improvements

Module 3: Low-GWP Refrigerants and the Kigali Transition

HFC phase-down and refrigerant transition pathways
Low-GWP and natural refrigerants
Ammonia, CO₂, hydrocarbons, and emerging alternatives
Refrigerant selection, environmental performance, and lifecycle considerations
Case Study: Commercial refrigeration transition toward HC-290, R-744, and low-GWP alternatives

Module 4: Passive, Hybrid, and Alternative Cooling

Passive cooling and demand reduction
Natural ventilation, shading, insulation, and reflective surfaces
Green roofs, urban greening, and nature-based cooling
Radiative cooling, solid-state cooling, and hybrid cooling
Case Study: Emerging Alternative Cooling Technologies supporting Kigali implementation

Module 5: Heat Pumps, Renewable Energy, and Thermal Storage

Heat pump technology and efficient electrification
Solar-assisted and solar-powered cooling
Thermal energy storage and peak-demand reduction
Smart controls and renewable-energy integration
Case Study: Renewable-powered cooling concepts for buildings and off-grid applications

Module 6: Sustainable Cold Chains and Refrigeration

Sustainable refrigeration for food, agriculture, healthcare, and logistics
Cold-chain energy efficiency and temperature management
Refrigerant optimization and equipment selection
Reducing food loss, waste, and supply-chain emissions
Case Study: Low-GWP refrigeration pathways for food retail and food-service applications

Module 7: Refrigerant Lifecycle Management and Smart Servicing

Refrigerant leak detection and prevention
Recovery, recycling, reclamation, and responsible disposal
Technician skills and good servicing practices
Digital monitoring, maintenance analytics, and asset management
Case Study: UNEP OzonAction's lifecycle refrigerant-management approach for circular cooling

Module 8: Cooling Policy, Finance, Innovation, and Implementation

National Cooling Action Plans and integrated policy frameworks
Cooling standards, regulations, procurement, and market transformation
Climate finance, green finance, carbon reduction, and investment
KPIs, monitoring, verification, and scalable implementation
Case Study: National Cooling Action Plan methodology integrating buildings, appliances, refrigerants, cold chains, and energy systems

Training Methodology

Interactive lectures and presentations.
Group discussions and brainstorming sessions.
Hands-on exercises using real-world datasets.
Role-playing and scenario-based simulations.
Analysis of case studies to bridge theory and practice.
Peer-to-peer learning and networking.
Expert-led Q&A sessions.
Continuous feedback and personalized guidance.

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@fineskilltrainingcenter.org or call +254769199797

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to Fineskill Training Center account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Programme Fee

Duration: 5 Days

Method: Online or Physical

Online Price: $1,000

Physical Price: $1,500

Certification: Accredited Certificate

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Available Sessions

Location

Month

Year

Sep 21 2026

21 Sep — 25 Sep 2026

💻 Online / Virtual session

Online $1,000