Сonference “Implementation Results 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”

December 14, 2015

On December 10, 2015, the Moscow headquarters of the International Centre for Scientific and Technical Information hosted conference “Implementation Results 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” and the 8th meeting of the Steering Committee of the Project.

The conference was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Education and Science, Russian Energy Agency of the Ministry of Energy, Russian Union of Refrigeration Industry, Union of Eco-Friendly PU Product Manufacturers and Consumers, UNIDO Centre for International Cooperation in the Russian Federation, International Centre for Scientific and Technical Information (ICSTI), members of the Project management unit and Steering committee of the Project, and heads of Project beneficiaries.

E. Ugrinovich, director of ICSTI, welcomed attendees pointing to extensive effort by UNIDO and ICSTI made as part of the Project, and readiness to continue supporting Russian producers and manufacturers through new international environmental projects. More information