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Gender Equality & Social Inclusion Training Courses

The Clean Cooling Academy is proud to announce our new GESI courses.

From a foundation course for all, to an in-depth workshop for all stakeholders on how and why a GESI approach is essential for effective cooling and cold-chain projects/programmes and businesses.

Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Courses at Clean Cooling Network

Featured GESI Courses

GESI in Cooling and Cold-chain Foundation
GESI in Cooling and Cold-chain Foundation

This foundation course introduces the importance of GESI in the cooling and cold-chain sector, focusing on the opportunities it unlocks. Cold-chain stakeholders need to be GESI aware, ensuring all marginalised members have equal access to cold-chain opportunities.

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GESI in Cooling and Cold-chain Sectors for Policymakers
GESI in Cooling and Cold-chain Sectors for Policymakers

The course is designed for policymakers, government officials, decision-makers, and business leaders who can influence the policy reforms and facilitate the integration of GESI in the cooling and cold-chain programmes and policies. The workshop highlights the acute need for policy reforms in the cooling and cold-chain sector.

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GESI Integration in Cooling and Cold-chain Sectors
GESI Integration in Cooling and Cold-chain Sectors

Building on the GESI in the Cooling and Cold-Chain Foundation Course, this 4-day workshop is designed to provide an in-depth training for stakeholders on how and why a GESI approach is essential for effective cooling and cold-chain projects/programmes and businesses, equipping participants with hands-on skills to integrate GESI into their work.

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Essentials in Cold-chain systems self paced online learning course from the CCN Academy

Essentials in Cold-chain systems

  • Fully online, self-paced
  • Developed by experts from CCN/ACES and the University of Birmingham
  • For early Cold-chain professionals
Foundation in Cold-Chain Student

The Foundation in Cold-Chain course opened my eyes to the vital role that energy-efficient, sustainable cold-chains play in reducing post-harvest losses, improving food security, and strengthening Rwanda’s agri-food systems.

Train the Trainer Student

Thanks to ACES, I am more equipped to drive sustainable transformation in Rwanda’s agriculture sector. I highly encourage other professionals to join these life-changing programmes.

Events & Webinars

Exclusive lectures and workshops from the Clean Cooling team and partners.

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Festival of Cooling Day 1 - Focus on Farmers outreach

Connecting smallholder farmers, cooperatives, and agri-entrepreneurs to practical post-harvest cooling solutions. Sessions will focus on reducing losses, accessing finance, and adopting technologies that improve food quality and profitability. Join us on the 6th of October.

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Festival of Cooling Day 2 - Focus on the Health Sector

Spotlighting the life-saving role of cold-chains in healthcare, enabling safe storage and delivery of vaccines, blood, and antivenoms. Health workers, planners, and logisticians will gain tools, insights, and networks to strengthen health cold-chains. Join us on the 7th of October.

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Festival of Cooling Day 3 - Focus on Schools & Education

Engaging the next generation of innovators and decision-makers through hands-on learning, storytelling, and creative experimentation. Students will explore real-world cooling challenges and explore careers in sustainable cooling, logistics, and climate action. Join us on the 8th of October.

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Festival of Cooling Day 4 - Focus on Creatives, Startups & Innovation Hubs

Celebrating creativity, entrepreneurship, and the fusion of art and science. This will provide a launchpad for bold ideas, showcase innovations, and inspire youth-led problem-solving for climate-smart cold-chains. Join us on the 9th of October.

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Festival of Cooling Day 5 - Focus on High-level Stakeholders & Policymakers

Setting the strategic tone, aligning government, finance, academia, and industry partners around a shared policy and investment roadmap for resilient, just, and climate-aligned cold-chains in Africa. Join us on the 10th of October.

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It's a pleasure for me to join this community to learn more about the cold chain. Thank you for this opportunity to boost my knowledge in this field.

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