Event - Green Cooling Summit 2026

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Title
Green Cooling Summit 2026
Organizer
German Environment Agency (UBA) and GIZ Proklima
Type
Summit
Focus
  • Other
  • Climate Change


Start
2026/05/19 14:00 PM CEST
End
2026/05/20 13:00 PM CEST


Venue
Online
URL
Description
The virtual summit is jointly organized by the German Environment Agency (UBA) and GIZ Proklima on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN) and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

This year’s focus: Why R290 Still Struggles in Room Air Conditioning and How to Make It the Standard

The Green Cooling Summit 2026 will dissect the barriers to sustainable cooling in buildings and present economic solutions on how to overcome them. Experts from the sector will present already available and scalable technology, innovative financing, and tested policy solutions for upscaling sustainable cooling and heating in buildings. The interactive exchange and dialogue with key stakeholders make the GCS 2026 a starting point for multiplying future collaboration and transformation towards sustainable cooling and heating in buildings.

Key Areas of Focus for the Summit: 

  • Best practices: What is working today, and how to accelerate transition
  • Innovations & trends: What is already working, and what will come tomorrow 
  • Dialogue with sector experts: What to expect along the road 

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to learn from the best and gain valuable insights into the latest trends and developments in the green cooling sector.

Join us on 19 and 20 May 2026 online for a comprehensive look at how green cooling solutions can significantly reduce direct and indirect emissions, improve energy security, and contribute to a more sustainable future.

We look forward to your participation! You are more than welcome to share this invitation with your network.

For further information or any questions you may have, please contact: proklima@giz.de