Events
28.04.2015 - Discussion of the first draft of professional standard “Refrigerating, heat pump, and air-conditioning equipment technician”
On April 28, 2015, the first draft of professional standard “Refrigerating, heat pump, and air-conditioning equipment technician” prepared by a working group comprising representatives of self-regulating associations NP ISZS-Montazh and NP ISZS-Proyekt, Association of Professionals in the Industry of Climate (APIC), Russian Union of Refrigeration Industry (ROSSOYUSKHOLODPROM), UNIDO Centre for International Industrial Cooperation in the Russian Federation and Professional training center—state independent educational institution of the city of Moscow, and other relevant organizations was discussed. Read more
09.04.2015 - 10.04.2015 - Seventh Meeting of the HCFC Phase-Out Steering Committee
On April 9-10, 2015, the Seventh meeting of the Steering Committee of UNIDO/GEF-MNRE project “Phase Out of HCFCs and Promotion of HFC-Free Energy Efficient Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Systems in the Russian Federation Through Technology Transfer” took place in Vienna. Read more
08.04.2015 - The workshop «Assistance to the built-up environment, safe for ozone and climate»
The workshop for experts, engineers, architects and technicians of refrigeration engineering and air- conditioning, «Assistance to the built-up environment, safe for ozone and climate» April 8, 2015 Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan). Read more
23.12.2014 - The celebration of the 25th anniversary of the UNIDO Centre for International Industrial Cooperation in the Russian Federation
23 December 2014— Analytical Centre for the Government of the Russian Federation hosted the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the UNIDO Centre for International Industrial Cooperation in the Russian Federation. Read more
25.11.2014 - UNIDO’s curricula: on changes to the ozone legislation and distance training
In 2012–2014, the Russian criminal and administrative legislation that regulates the protection of the ozone layer was considerably changed. That brought into existence a new obligation for legal entities and private entrepreneurs; from the beginning of the next year they will keep accounts of ozone depleting substances (ODS). No new ODS-containing systems will be allowed for design and construction, and may be landfilled only after ODS recovery. The ODS consumption will be cut by 90% in 2015. Read more
22.10.2014 - Meeting of UNIDO-Business working group
Meeting UNIDO-Business working group for recycling, recovery and disposal of ozone-depleting substances and products containing them was held on October 22, 2014 in Moscow. Read more
15.10.2014 - Initiative Group Discussed Development of HVAC&R Professional Standard
The UN information center held a meeting of the initiative group of developers of professional standard “Refrigerating, heat pump, and air-conditioning equipment technician.” The working conference participants were representative of the Association of Professionals in the Industry of Climate (APIC), Association of Engineers for Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, Heat Supply and Building Thermal Physics (ABOK), Russian Union of Refrigeration Industry (ROSSOYUSKHOLODPROM), self-regulating associations NP ISZS-Montazh and NP ISZS-Proyekt, Professional training center—state independent educational institution of the city of Moscow, and project management unit for the UNIDO/GEF-MNRE project of HCFC phase-out in the Russian Federation. MNRE of Russia gave support to the development of the standard. Read more
24.09.2014 – Russian Federation celebrates the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
In September–October 2014, numerous events dedicated to protection of the ozone layer and climate of the Earth are held in Moscow and regions of Russia: https://www.ozoneprogram.ru/eng/events/online_exhibition_2014/ and celebration of the Ozone Day. Read more
Online Children Art Exhibition Dedicated to ozone Layer Protection
The exhibition presents pictures and posters sent to representatives of MNRE, UNIDO and the Federal children environmental and biological center in 2014. Read more
17.06.2014 - 18.06.2014 - UNIDO presented draft certification course for refrigeration installation, repair and maintenance technicians
On June 17–18, 2014, GAOU UTs Professional placed two-day UNIDO’s workshop “Establishment of the certification and accreditation system for technicians engaged in installation, maintenance and repair of refrigerating, air-conditioning equipment and heat pumps.” Read more
16.05.2014 - Meeting of MNRE officials and UNIDO-Business working group
Upon the initiative of MNRE on May 16, 2014, a meeting of the Ministry’s officials with members of UNIDO-Business working group, established under the aegis of the UNIDO Centre for International Industrial Cooperation in the Russian Federation, was organized. The meeting was dedicated to issues of regulation of ozone-depleting substances use and consumption. Read more
07.04.2014 - Fifth Meeting of the HCFC Phase-Out Project Steering Committee
On April 7, 2014, Vienna and Moscow connected via Skype to hold the fifth meeting of the Steering committee of UNIDO/GEF project “Phase Out of HCFCs and Promotion of HFC-Free Energy Efficient Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Systems in the Russian Federation Through Technology Transfer.” Read more
21.11.2013 - 22.11.2013 - Joint training session in Ashgabat organized by representatives of the Turkmenian Ozone Unit and UNIDO Project for HCFC phase-out in the Russian Federation
On November 21–22, 2013, Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, saw a two-day training session dedicated to the use of natural refrigerants as alternatives to ozone depleting substances being under phase-out. The organizers were members of the Ozone Unit under the Turkmenian Ministry of Environment Protection and UNIDO project for HCFC phase-out in the Russian Federation. The session was timed to the 20th anniversary of signing the Vienna Convention and Montreal Protocol by Turkmenistan. Read more
05.11.13 - 06.11.13 - UNIDO/GEF-MNRE Training Course on Preventing Illegal ODS Importation
This November officers of the Federal Customs Service and Ministry of the Interior underwent training within the scope of 72-hour Tools and Methods for Detecting Ozone Depleting Substances practical curriculum developed by UNIDO, GEF and MNRE. Read more
24.10.2013 - 29.10.2013 - Turkmenian Ozone Unit in Moscow
From 24 to 29 October 2013, Moscow saw the official visit of the Turkmenian ozone unit. Read more