4 Apr 2018

OzonAction, in cooperation with UN Women, is launching a global initiative to raise awareness of the opportunities available to women in the refrigeration and air-conditioning sector (RAC). The organisation is seeking short ‘stories’ about women working in the refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) sector, explaining their motivations, training and education, the challenges they may have faced, their experience and day to day details of their working lives and to recognise their successes.
All the accepted submissions will be compiled into an official publication and outreached to a broad range of stakeholders in the Montreal Protocol and RAC community. The authors of the two most relevant and interesting submissions will be invited to attend an award ceremony and side event organised by UN Environment OzonAction at an international Montreal Protocol meeting.
Completed entry forms with descriptions and photos should be received by 31st July 2018.
Further information at: http://web.unep.org/ozonaction/news/ozonaction-launches-initiative-highlight-women-refrigeration-and-air-conditioning-sector
5 Feb 2026
The Institute of Refrigeration has just released a report summarising the key findings and conclusions from its The Future of Training – Right Skills for the Right Job Survey, which it conducted among IOR members in October 2025 to explore future skills and qualification needs within the sector.
5 Feb 2026
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has recently released a series of upskilling videos for heat networks. These videos are to support upskilling operation and maintenance in the heat networks sector.
4 Feb 2026
Just downloaded the IOR Technician App? This video walks you through the essentials of using our app, step by step. You’ll see exactly where to tap, how to navigate key tools, and how to get the most out of the app’s main functions. It’s designed to help you feel confident and ready to use the app smoothly from the very start.
3 Feb 2026
The IOR and CIBSE are pleased to announce that they will be working together to provide their respective members with access to relevant technical events in 2026 as part of their commitment to members’ professional development and sharing of expertise.
2 Feb 2026
The webinar on the introduction to Ammonia Refrigeration, which was held on 29 January 2026, is now available on catch up from the IOR webinar channel.