Signing moves Haryana Centre of Excellence a step closer to opening
The Haryana-UK Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Crop Post-Harvest Management & Cold-Chain will help farmers get more of their crops to market sustainably.
ACES welcomes generous support for its new Refrigeration Training Centre
The Africa Centre of Excellence (ACES) is thrilled to announce the support of two UK companies, DiversiTech Global and BusinessEdge Ltd, for the establishment of its state-of-the-art Refrigeration Training Centre.
Clean Cooling Network launches work with Kenyan farmers to build their own Community Cooling Hub
More than 130 Kenyan farmers attended a Clean Cooling Network open day - signing up for free training in Cold-chain and Postharvest Management, and testing the latest cold-chain technology.
UK and Rwandan Minister tour joint Africa centre for resilient cold-chains
The new UK Minister for Africa, Lord Collins, visited the Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold-chain (ACES) in Kigali, Rwanda during the Africa Food Systems Forum Annual Summit.
Global health expertise is deployed to support the control of Mpox disease in Africa
Experts in infectious diseases, immune diagnostics and vaccines who have been working in Rwanda for years and will now engage on the needs of disease outbreak.
International experts and state government of Haryana develop Centre of Excellence
A new Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Crop Post-Harvest Management will create blueprint for Indian horticulture farmers to get more produce to market.
New blood-free tetanus test could help identify global immunity gaps
A new fast test may help identify children missing immunity to tetanus and other essential vaccines.
Team now in place at India’s Centres of Excellence
Experts are ready to promote innovation and accelerate deployment of energy-efficient refrigeration for food and vaccine supply chains across India.
African farming communities kick start cold-chain in continent
Farmers and fishers in Rwanda are joining sustainable cooling experts to learn how clean-cold technology can revolutionise their businesses.
Clean cold centre of excellence launches in India
The Telangana Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold Chain will promote food and health security, empower farmers and boost exports.
Cooling and health experts join forces for African sustainable vaccine network
Major African symposium brings together industry, academia, medical professionals and health agencies to drive progress in sustainable vaccine logistics.
UK Government commits to address the urgent lack of cold-chain in Africa
Developing countries will receive £4 million to reduce harmful emissions from outdated air conditioning units, cooling refrigeration and cold supply chains.
Rwanda and UK Governments join IFC to advance Africa cold chain progress
The Rwanda and UK governments joined forces at COP27 to help speed the delivery of innovative cooling technologies in Africa.
COP27 - No Time to Waste
BBC Future’s William Park talks to experts about the research & innovation that’s helping us tackle food waste, in a webinar from the Horticulture Quality and Food Loss Network.
ACES advances Africa cold chain progress through international partnership
The African Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold-chain (ACES) is working with a major global cold-chain provider.
“Help us to understand priority gaps where ACES can be of service”
Brian Holuj, Strategic Delivery Lead for the Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold-Chain (ACES), overviews the ACES Engagement Day.
General manager appointed for African Centre of Excellence
Morris Kayitare has been appointed general manager for the African Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold chain (ACES).
Birmingham global cooling summit launches new partnership
We're taking the next steps toward delivering sustainable, resilient cold-chains to distribute food and medicines effectively in Africa, India and beyond.
Africa’s Cold Rush and the Promise of Refrigeration - The New Yorker
For the developing world, refrigeration is growth. In Rwanda, it could spark an economic transformation.
COP President Alok Sharma visits Africa Centre for Sustainable Cooling
COP President, the Rt. Hon. Alok Sharma MP, visited the Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold-chain (ACES) during his attendance at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
Sustainable cooling experts gather in Washington for global food loss summit
Sustainable cooling experts are gathering in Washington to create a blueprint for rolling out affordable solutions to help African food producers reduce waste and their carbon footprint.
UK-India innovation centre kick-starts sustainable cooling journey
University of Birmingham experts are joining the Government of Telangana State to create a 'hot spot' for sustainable cooling innovation in India.
Rwanda’s Environment Minister opens Africa’s sustainable cooling and cold-chain centre
Honourable Rwanda Minister of the Environment Dr Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya today formally opened the Africa Centre for Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold-chain (ACES).
Delivering vaccines by drone in Rwanda
Ground-breaking work by Dr Christopher Green, Associate Clinical Professor in Infectious Diseases at the University of Birmingham, is looking at how future disease outbreaks might be better controlled using unmanned aerial vehicles.
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The latest from the global Clean Cooling community
Signing moves Haryana Centre of Excellence a step closer to opening
The Haryana-UK Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Crop Post-Harvest Management & Cold-Chain will help farmers get more of their crops to market sustainably.
Simulation-Based Optimization for Perishable Agri-Food Cold-Chain
The global food supply chain faces significant challenges in maintaining the quality and safety of perishable agri-food products. This study introduces a novel approach to demonstrate the efficiency of using the perishable agri-food cold supply chain.
Events & Webinars
Exclusive lectures and workshops from the Clean Cooling team and partners.
Pathways to Near-Zero Emission Cooling
It is expected that the global stock of cooling equipment could triple by 2050, driven by growing wealth, increasing population and the impact of climate change. This massive growth needs to be accompanied by a substantial cut in greenhouse gas emissions if the world is to meet Paris Agreement targets.
Mapping the food system: Identifying critical loss points
In Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), food security is often jeopardised by inefficiencies and critical loss points across the food supply chain. Mapping these points within the food system allows for precise, targeted interventions that can reduce losses, optimise productivity, and support local resources to address food security challenges effectively.
