20/05/2026
ASHRAE Falcon Chapter UAE invites you to attend a technical webinar on the topic “Low-GWP Refrigerant Transition: Policy, Funding Mechanisms, and Manufacturing Reality in Bangladesh & GCC”
The Webinar Details:
The global phase-down of high-GWP refrigerants under the Kigali Amendment is driving significant change in HVAC&R systems. However, adoption in developing markets faces challenges such as cost constraints, skill gaps, and regulatory variability. This lecture evaluates practical low-GWP alternatives including A2L and A3 refrigerants, focusing on real-world applicability rather than theoretical performance. It compares safety, efficiency, availability, and infrastructure requirements across different system types. The session also addresses the transition guided by UN agencies and the Multilateral Fund (MLF). The MLF (est. 1991) finances incremental costs for Article-5 countries. Key agencies include UNDP (lead Implementing Agency for HCFC/HFC phase-out projects) and UNEP (Ozone Secretariat, MLF Secretariat, technical assistance). Bilateral partners like GIZ (German Proklima/Green Cooling projects) provide training and policy support. retrofit versus new system decisions, highlighting where transition strategies succeed or fail.
Speaker: Eng. Md Noor Alam
The webinar is in collaboration with the following ASHRAE chapters: Suadi, Kuwait, Bahrain, Lebanese, Cairo, Sudan, Pakistan, Ghana, Nigeria, Bangladesh
📅 21-May-2026
⏰ 07:00 PM
💻 Zoom, Free registration
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