A "cooling pledge" is set to be announced at COP28.

This aims to cut cooling-related emissions by 68% by 2050.

However, given their increasing demand for air conditioning, there is still uncertainty regarding which countries will commit to this pledge.

Current cooling methods contribute over 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions due to the pollutants emitted from electricity required for devices like ACs and fans.

The United Nations warns that without intervention, emissions from air conditioning and refrigeration could surge 90% above 2017 levels by 2050.

The Global Cooling Pledge calls for a 68% reduction in cooling-related emissions globally by 2050 compared to 2022 levels.

Global climate talks in Dubai from  November 30 are expected to address: