MONROVIA, LIBERIA — The Government of Liberia has launched a new climate-smart cooling initiative aimed at reducing the environmental impact of cooling systems while improving the energy efficiency of refrigerators, air conditioners and other cooling appliances used across the country.
The project, officially launched by the Ministry of Mines and Energy on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, is expected to help Liberia integrate its commitments under the Kigali Amendment into national climate and energy policies.
The initiative, titled “Integrating Kigali Commitments in NDCs and Capacity Building for Implementing Policies on Refrigerants and Energy Efficiency of Cooling Appliances in Liberia,” will focus on strengthening policies, standards and institutional capacity for energy-efficient cooling technologies.
It will also promote the transition towards refrigerants with lower global-warming potential, as Liberia seeks to reduce the climate impact associated with hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs, commonly used in refrigeration and air-conditioning systems.
The programme is being implemented by the Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Mines and Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency, with support from the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) and the United Nations Environment Programme’s United for Efficiency (U4E) initiative.
Assistant Minister of Energy Oliver S. Gbegbe, who officially launched the project, said cooperation among government agencies, businesses, regulators and technical partners would be critical to addressing policy, regulatory, technical and market challenges within Liberia’s cooling sector.
The initiative will also support the implementation of Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and appliance labelling, alongside monitoring, verification and enforcement systems.
These measures are intended to improve the quality and efficiency of cooling appliances entering and operating in the Liberian market.
Another component will establish a national coordination platform bringing together policymakers, regulators, businesses, technical experts and development partners to improve cooperation within the cooling and energy-efficiency sector.
Officials from the Environmental Protection Agency said the project would also support Liberia’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) — the country’s commitments under the global framework for tackling climate change.
The initiative comes as Liberia seeks to translate its international climate commitments into practical measures that could reduce electricity consumption, encourage cleaner technologies and strengthen environmental protection.
For a country where expanding electricity access and managing energy demand remain major development challenges, more efficient cooling appliances could also help reduce unnecessary pressure on electricity supplies while potentially lowering energy costs for consumers and businesses.
The government says the programme ultimately aims to create the policy, regulatory and technical conditions for a more energy-efficient, climate-friendly and sustainable cooling sector in Liberia.
📌 Source: Ministry of Mines and Energy, Republic of Liberia
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