Models & Tools

Analysis, implementation and compliance toolkits

The Clean Cooling Network develops sophisticated models and toolkits for analysing cold-chain requirements, implementation recommendations and strategies, on both a national and local level.

Both quantitative and qualitative data will be used to support Governments to understand the strategic importance of cold-chain as critical infrastructure.

National Landscape Cooling Needs Assessment

The National Landscape Cooling Needs Assessment tool has been developed by the Centre for Sustainable Cooling in collaboration with academic partners across the UK, EU, Africa and India.

The system-of-systems approach to cooling and cold-chain provision necessarily starts with a comprehensive understanding of the need. This extensive experience has informed the development of a refined process for undertaking national and community-level cooling and cold-chain assessments.

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Community Cooling Needs Assessment

The Community Cooling Needs Assessment tool has been developed by the Centre for Sustainable Cooling (CSC) in collaboration with academic partners across the UK, EU, Africa and India.

The CSC has led the development and implementation of multiple cooling and cold-chain needs assessments building substantial expertise in this area. This extensive has informed the development of a refined process for undertaking national and community-level cooling and cold-chain assessments.

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Design a Centre of Excellence

Verified planning, design, and construction procedures from the Clean Cooling Network to establish a clean cooling and cold-chain Centre of Excellence.

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Design a SPOKE

Verified planning, design, and construction procedures from the Clean Cooling Network to establish a Specialised Outreach and Knowledge Establishment (SPOKE), enabling localised knowledge dissemination, targeted community support, and regional capacity strengthening.

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Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Integration & Compliance

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Network News

The latest from the global Clean Cooling community

Festival of Cooling Competition: OPEN NOW

As part of the Festival of Cooling, the Clean Cooling Network invites you to take part in a photography competition that shines a light on how cooling manifests in our day-to-day life, whether that's through food, health, nature or technology.

COMPETITION ANNOUNCEMENT - Turn your creativity into impact at the Festival of Cooling

Two official pre-festival competitions will give visual storytellers and innovators a chance to put their perspectives and products in front of an audience that matters: the “Photography Competition” and the “Startup Pitch Competition”.

There’s something for everyone at the Festival of Cooling – Making the Invisible Visible

From 6th – 10th October 2025, the Festival of Cooling in Kigali, Rwanda, will be the go-to event exploring one of the most powerful yet underrated forces that is silently shaping the future of cooling.

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Events & Webinars

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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