National Cooling Action Plan for Nigeria

A Policy guides the transition of Nigeria's cooling sector to energy-efficient and climate-friendly technologies. It mandates phasing down high-global warming refrigerants, specifically HFCs, as required by international agreements. This framework promotes sustainable cold chains for medicine and food while reducing overall electricity demand.

What Is This Policy?

A policy framework to transition Nigeria's cooling sector — including air conditioning, refrigeration, and cold chain — to energy-efficient and climate-friendly technologies while meeting the Kigali Amendment's HFC phase-down targets.

Who Does It Target?

Air conditioning and refrigeration manufacturers and importers Cold chain operators (food, pharmaceutical) Building sector developers and architects Consumers of cooling appliances

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Phase down hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants as per Kigali Amendment schedule Promote energy-efficient cooling technologies Develop a sustainable cold chain for food and medicine Reduce peak electricity demand from cooling loads

Key Features

HFC Phase-Down Schedule: Aligns Nigeria's HFC reduction targets with international Kigali Amendment commitments. Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS): Establishes efficiency standards for air conditioners, refrigerators, and chillers. Cold Chain Development: Prioritises sustainable cold chain infrastructure to reduce food loss and medicine spoilage.

Current Status

Active and being implemented. Nigeria adopted the National Cooling Action Plan in alignment with the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol to phase down HFCs.

Legal Framework

Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol; Nigeria Climate Change Act 2021