The Federal Authorities of Nigeria has formally launched the Abating Greenhouse Fuel Emissions from Out of date Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (AGORA) Gear challenge, aiming to mitigate greenhouse fuel emissions and fight local weather change.
The challenge was unveiled throughout a workshop in Abuja, organized by the Federal Ministry of Setting by the Nationwide Ozone Workplace, in collaboration with the Power Fee of Nigeria, United Nations Setting Programme (UNEP), United for Effectivity (U4E), and the United Nations Growth Programme (UNDP).
Mr. Idris Abdullahi, Nationwide Coordinator of the Nationwide Ozone Workplace, highlighted the challenge’s objectives to foster a transition to energy-efficient and low-global warming potential (GWP) applied sciences within the refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) sector.
“The AGORA challenge that we’re launching in the present day presents one other alternative for us to additional advance our efforts in the direction of the promotion of energy-efficient and low-GWP applied sciences within the RAC sector by establishing and strengthening insurance policies, laws, and partnerships.
This initiative will form the way forward for air-con and refrigeration requirements in Nigeria, driving developments in vitality effectivity, decreasing GHG emissions, and fostering sustainable financial progress,” he acknowledged.
Nigeria’s function in local weather motion
Mr. Idris Abdullahi, Nationwide Coordinator of the Nationwide Ozone Workplace, highlighted Nigeria’s monitor file of implementing the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, together with the Kigali Modification.
“Over the previous three many years, Nigeria has been implementing the Protocol’s Ozone Depleting Substances Part-out Programme in sectors equivalent to refrigeration, air-con, and foam manufacturing. The AGORA challenge is an extension of this dedication,” he famous
Abdullahi additionally famous that the challenge would advance energy-efficient and low-GWP applied sciences within the RAC sector by strengthening insurance policies and partnerships. It seeks to rework Africa’s RAC market by changing outdated gear, decreasing greenhouse fuel emissions, and driving market innovation.
“The AGORA challenge presents one other alternative for us to advance our efforts in the direction of energy-efficient and low-GWP applied sciences within the RAC sector. This includes establishing and strengthening insurance policies, laws, and partnerships to make sure the profitable transition to energy-efficient gear.
The challenge will remodel the refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) market in Africa by changing outdated, inefficient gear and initiating market transformation within the air-conditioning sector. This aligns with our dedication to decreasing greenhouse fuel emissions,” Abdullahi stated.
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Dr. Shehu Mustapha, Scientific Officer on the Power Fee of Nigeria, underscored the challenge’s aim of enhancing vitality effectivity and sustainable cooling options. Based on him:
“The AGORA challenge will drive developments in vitality effectivity, cut back greenhouse fuel emissions, and foster sustainable financial progress. This initiative instantly contributes to Nigeria’s local weather objectives and ensures broader vitality entry.”
Mr. Joel Darkwah, Regional Coverage and Technical Specialist for UNDP Africa praised Nigeria’s proactive stance on environmental points and selling sustainable cooling options.
“Nigeria has been a number one actor in implementing the Montreal Protocol globally and in Africa. By means of the AGORA challenge, the nation continues to reveal management in selling sustainable cooling options whereas fostering regional cooperation with Ghana.”
Darkwah emphasised the necessity for correct disposal of out of date gear and urged the media to boost consciousness about sustainable cooling practices.
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