Nairobi, Kenya – 1 November 2025 — The World Cold Chain Symposium (WCCS) convened global experts, industry leaders, and policymakers at the UNEP Headquarters in Nairobi, ahead of the 37th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol. Organised by the Global Food Cold Chain Council (GFCCC) in partnership with UNEP OzonAction and Carrier, this…
Training of Trainers Workshop From 23 to 27 June 2025, Makerere University hosted a comprehensive Training of Trainers workshop to establish a skilled pool of technicians for system maintenance and repairs. Participants were selected from diverse backgrounds including recent engineering graduates, university technical staff, Buvuma District officials, and electricians from Kampala. Training Modules Day One:…
Transforming Rural Healthcare with Sustainable Energy Solutions The Sustainable Off-Grid Solutions for Pharmacies and Hospitals in Africa (SophiA) Project has successfully commissioned an innovative solar-powered facility at Buvuma Health Centre IV, marking a significant milestone in improving healthcare access for off-grid communities across Africa. The Launch Event On 30 September 2025, the Vice Chancellor of…
The SophiA project was presented at the 10th edition of the West African Sustainable Energy Forum (ESEF 2025), organised by the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE). The event took place on 18–19 September 2025 at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center in Banjul, The Gambia, marking not only a…
The SophiA project has reached a major milestone with the official inauguration of the container installed at Mua Missionary Hospital in Malawi. This event marks a turning point for the facility, which now benefits from sustainable energy and technology solutions dedicated to support healthcare services. In the days leading up to the ceremony, Olivier Schmid…
The World Refrigeration Day (WRd) is celebrated every June 26 to raise awareness about the importance of refrigeration and air conditioning in modern society. The 2025 edition, themed “Pierce the Bubbles,” promotes responsible and sustainable technology choices in the cooling sector to ensure the well-being of present and future generations. In Cameroon, the event took…
On the occasion of World Refrigeration Day in Cameroon, and as part of its ongoing mission to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and foster collaboration, SophiA presented by Ina Colombo from the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR) carried out a series of strategic visits in Cameroon. These engagements included hospital tours, institutional presentations, and meetings with key…
ANSOLE’s 14th Anniversary International Online Conference (A2IOC 2025) & 1st WAITRO SDG7 Working Group Online Conference (WAITRO-WG7-25) Held on February 21-22, 2025, A2IOC 2025 and WAITRO-WG7-25 brought together global experts, researchers, and policymakers to discuss sustainable energy, innovation, and policy. Co-hosted by North-West University, South Africa, and Multimedia University of Kenya, the event partnered…
