21 May 2024 - Jordan
Facilitating inter-sectoral dialogue among Jordan banks
On 21 May 2024, Cool Up`s country partner in Jordan, the Royal Scientific Society (RSS), organized a finance training session focused on sustainable cooling technologies. The event, attended by key stakeholders from the banking sector, aimed to raise awareness about the financial feasibility and benefits of investing in climate-friendly cooling systems in Jordan.
The finance training session began with an introduction of the RSS team, followed by an in-depth discussion on Jordan’s sustainable cooling policies, including an overview of the National Cooling Strategy and National Cooling Action Plan. Participants were introduced to innovative cooling and refrigeration systems that utilize natural refrigerants, highlighting the potential for both environmental and economic benefits. A dedicated segment on financing sustainable cooling projects presented feasibility models and financial structures, emphasizing the crucial role of the banking sector in supporting these technologies.
The event concluded with an open discussion, where participants from key stakeholders in the banking sector such as, the Jordan Ahli Bank, the Housing Bank, the Bank of Jordan, the Islamic International Arab Bank, the Capital Bank of Jordan, the Cairo Amman Bank, the Safwa Bank, the ABC Bank and the Invest Bank exchanged ideas and shared challenges in financing sustainable cooling solutions.
If you are a finance professional in the banking sector in one of our partner countries and want to be involved in one of our upcoming trainings, please reach out to us at info@coolupprogramme.org.