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December 2024 AS ALWAYS, KEY RESULTS THROUGH OUTSTANDING SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES GET THE NOD DURING THE 14 TH EDITION NEWS Big 5 Global Dubai 2024 GCC LAB TO ESTABLISH TESTING FACILITY FOR HVAC EQUIPMENT RAK ENERGY SUMMIT FURTHERS GLOBAL CONVERSATION ON DECARBONISATION AHRI names 2025 Leadership Daikin celebrates 100 th anniversary Eurovent ME, AMCA to conduct Middle East Industry Congress Hisense in global ‘Lighthouse Factory List’ US$ PUBLICATION LICENSED BY IMPZ US$ PUBLICATION LICENSED BY IMPZ US$ PUBLICATION LICENSED BY IMPZ US$ PUBLICATION LICENSED BY IMPZHFO 1234yf TRADEMARK ITALY Chemical products MADE IN ITALY POE and PAG Lubricants for RACHP systems MADE IN ITALY Scan the QR Code to download the products catalogue Scan the QR Code to visit our shopVOL. 19 NO. 12 DECEMBER 2024 ADVERTORIALS Seeley International Revolutionising cooling solutions with innovation and sustainability Güntner Company says “GCC Region Manufacturer of the Year Award” a strong validation of its focus on excellence IN PICTURES Big 5 Global Dubai 2024 38 06 36 34 www.ccme.news 3 REGULARS 44 Regional News 54 Global News 04 eDItor'S note Into 20 COVER STORY page Climate Control Awards The 14th Edition recognises ethos, intent, systems and processes that underpin outstanding outcomes related to energy efficiency and Indoor Air Quality, among other sustainable development and socio- economic development targets COP29 UPDATE Scouting for (c)optimism Benjamin Bonnevie of Denmark’s State of Green says one of the redeeming features of COP29 was the importance given to climate finance in the form of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement December 2024 4 B EFORE I start, I ask you to excuse me for the indulgence, but it is not every day that a magazine touches a major milestone – of stepping into its 20 th year. Yes, it was in December 2005 that we set out to publish the inaugural issue of Climate Control Middle East. With the mind’s eye and ear, we can still see the flurry and hear the din of activity all those years ago – the months spent meeting a cross-section of the stakeholder community that eventually would become the readers, and listening to their thoughts on what the contents ought to be; writing and editing the stories; simultaneously designing the masthead and having it critiqued; establishing the first template of the entire stretch of pages and, finally, proofreading, as part of other pre-press activities, before sending it off to the Press. What a thrill! What excitement! Today, it is hard to believe we are 228 magazine issues old. And we are able to reveal that since January 2006, with an average of 52 pages per issue, we have provided nearly 6,400,000 words of text on the happenings in our exciting industry, with each word painstakingly edited and proof-read against multiple parameters. And since January 2006, we, as CPI Industry – the mother company – have also produced directories & guidebooks, supplements, editorial campaigns and books, for example, Al Jalees, the first-of-its-kind English-to-Arabic technical HVACR Dictionary. And we have grown in size and in our ability to suggest and persuade action. Some readers have been incredibly kind in labelling us as the ‘Voice of the HVACR Industry’. Thank you for that! Really! As for our Events Division, to date, we have produced over 90 conferences and awards ceremonies. A few years ago, a global media association conducted a survey to see how media organisations around the world and over the years have sustained their coverage on climate change. We have never publicised our efforts, but we can safely say that not a single issue goes by where we don’t have the words energy efficiency (in the context of climate change), reliability or IAQ, to name three attributes. We treat our position with a deep sense of responsibility. Producing every issue of the magazine is about listening to a voice of conscience and navigating an ethical minefield. It is the same with the awards programme, which has completed 14 years and has executed 17 awards ceremonies, including bespoke ones. Today, the urge and compulsion to communicate is as deep-felt as ever. It is this urge that is the basis of the Editorial Campaign that we shall be launching in January 2025. Called Refrigerants Review, it shall run the entire course of the year. “What’s there to talk about for an entire year?” you might ask. Well, sample this statement Nabil Shahin, the Managing Director of AHRI MENA made on December 4 while moderating AHRI’s event, ‘Convening HVACR Leaders: Shaping the Future of the Industry’: “Shockingly, 60% of all global refrigerants sold are used to replace leaks in existing systems rather than getting used in new equipment, underscoring the environmental implications of inadequate refrigerant handling. To minimise environmental harm, technicians need solid training in refrigerant handling, recovery, recycling and proper disposal.” We have much to discuss, and we are highly motivated to carry on in the same spirit as 20 years ago. Jeremy McDonald Principal of Guth DeConzo Consulting Engineers, in New York, writes on IAQ and building tracing. He served as the technical consultant to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority in development of an IAQ guideline for Higher Education in NY: “Covid-19 Response Guide, State University of New York”. Dan Mizesko Managing Partner/President, US Chiller Services International, writes on issues relating to chilled water systems, including operation & maintenance. Nabil Shahin Managing Director, AHRI MENA, writes on HVACR- specific regulation issues. Dr Iyad Al-Attar Independent air filtration consultant, writes on specific science and technology issues relating to Indoor Air Quality, including airborne particles. Omnia Halawani Co-Founder & Co-CEO, GRFN Global, writes on MEP consultancy- related issues. Krishnan Unni Madathil Auditor, Bin Khadim, Radha & Co. Chartered Accountants, carrying out an analysis of the market, writes on business opportunities for the HVACR industry. 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Surendar Balakrishnan Editor @BSurendar_HVACR Climate Control Middle East magazine proudly supports the UAE President’s initiative of extending the ‘Year of Sustainability’ to the whole of 2024. EDITOR’S NOTE December 2024 6 W ITH COP29 behind us, the search for optimism following this year’s agreement text has been a challenge. Yet, amidst the debates over missed transformative wins, one breakthrough in climate finance could redefine global climate action in the years to come. I am referring to carbon credits and a global market for carbon trading. These are not new ideas; yet, their significance has only grown year by year. Now, after a decade of negotiations, Article 6 of the Paris Agreement has finally been established, more specifically the Paris Agreement Crediting Mechanism (PACM). This breakthrough sets the stage for a global system of carbon trading – one that promises real, measurable emissions reductions. Here’s why this is good news: By enabling countries to trade carbon credits across borders, Article 6 can Benjamin Bonnevie of Denmark’s State of Green says one of the redeeming features of COP29 was the importance given to climate finance in the form of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement… COP29 UPDATE PERSPECTIVE unlock funding for renewable energy, reforestation and climate adaptation projects. It is a mechanism that supports developing countries while giving wealthier nations a practical path to meet their targets. Strong safeguards against double counting and new transparency measures will make carbon credits more reliable. This could encourage governments and businesses to set more ambitious climate goals ahead of COP30, knowing they have dependable tools to meet them. As global climate discussions shift toward COP30 in Brazil, Denmark, together with the EU, is doubling down on its leadership for ambitious climate action. As Lars Aagaard, Denmark's Minister for Climate, Energy, and Utilities, puts it: “We will strive to improve the outcome in the further negotiations next year, to lay the groundwork for the real progress needed at COP30 in Brazil, where Denmark, together with the European Commission, will lead the EU.” At State of Green, we see partnerships as the way forward. That is why we are proud to have joined forces with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) through a new collaborative agreement signed at the Denmark Pavilion during COP29. Together, we are aiming to expand Denmark’s approach to public-private collaboration globally in the lead-up to COP30. CPI Industry accepts no liability for the views or opinions expressed in this column, or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided here. The writer is with the Communications Division at State of Green, Denmark. He may be contacted at info@stateofgreen.com.PRESENTS URBAN PLANNING | PUBLIC AMENITIES | CIVIL, STRUCTURAL AND MEP ENGINEERING 19-20 FEBRUARY 2025 I DUBAI, UAENext >