By Eamonn Ryan
RACA Journal is proud to join organisations, governments and industry leaders around the world in celebrating World Refrigeration Day 2025 (WRD 2025) on June 26.
World Refrigeration Day 2025. Supplied by World Refrigeration Day 2025
This year’s inspiring theme, ‘Cool Skills’, shines a spotlight on the essential competencies and rigorous training required to support the sustainable and efficient cooling systems that are fundamental to global health, comfort and modern infrastructure.
World Refrigeration Day stands as an international awareness campaign dedicated to elevating the profile of the refrigeration, air-conditioning, and heat-pump sector. It serves to draw crucial attention to the profound and often overlooked role that this vital industry and its sophisticated technology play in contemporary life and society.
The theme of WRD 2025, ‘Cool Skills’, specifically recognises the critical importance of the wide range of expertise and craftsmanship necessary to deliver sustainable cooling solutions. These skills are pivotal in protecting our environment, safeguarding human health and comfort, and supporting countless aspects of modern life. The campaign’s core aim is to place a well-deserved spotlight on the dedicated professionals whose knowledge and practical abilities underpin refrigeration, air conditioning, heat pumps, and other low-carbon cooling systems.
The ‘Cool Skills’ theme resonates deeply with RACA Journal‘s ongoing dedication to highlighting industry advancements and fostering expertise within the HVAC&R sector. Through our platform, we consistently showcase the vital role of skilled professionals in driving innovation and sustainability across the African continent. As the demand for efficient, environmentally responsible cooling solutions intensifies, it is crucial to celebrate and support the workforce that is equipped to navigate the complexities of energy performance, resilience, and the essential transition to low-GWP refrigerants.
RACA Journal encourages all industry stakeholders to recognize and invest in the development of these ‘Cool Skills’, ensuring a competent and sustainable future for refrigeration worldwide.
