ISC₃ Event-Calendar

In 16 lectures and 3 workshops boundaries, challenges and opportunities of implementing sustainable approaches, methods and regulations for a sustainable use of chemicals in general and in the field of agriculture were elaborated as well as insights given into the current European sustainability strategy and the UNEP’s Green and Sustainable Chemistry Manuals. Furthermore, education in sustainable chemistry as an integral part of a future sustainable development was also part of the Summer School. The unique study programmes M.Sc. Sustainable Chemistry and MBA Sustainable Chemistry Management were presented.

18 experts from renowned Universities, public authorities and institutes contributed again to this Summer School by sharing their knowledge in this field. In three workshops the participants learned more about a systems-thinking approach in sustainable chemistry and agriculture. In one workshop they worked in groups to design and develop a Systems-Oriented Concept Map Extension (SOCME) for a specific example of agriculture, in another they dealt with the question whether smart, integrated approaches can actually provide solutions to add more value to agricultural value chains and make them more resource and energy efficient and carbon neutral. In the third workshop central concepts related to sustainable agribusiness and the application of waste-to-food approaches were elaborated with emphasis on the optimisation of production and consumption, development of novel preservation technologies enabling the storage of nutrients in food biomass in a multiyear scale, the role of artificial intelligence as well as related ethical aspects.

The ISC₃ Investor Forum is one centrepiece of the Global Sustainable Chemistry Week. Every year, the ISC₃ Investor Forum brings together founders, investors, scientists, and decision-makers from industry and politics to foster impact investment and innovation in sustainable chemistry.

The International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) will host its third Stakeholder Forum on 8th and 12th November 2021 during the 1st Global Sustainable Chemistry Week taking place 8th until 12th November 2021. Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting travel restrictions, the Stakeholder Forum will be held online.

In the frame of the Extended Services for General Support Plus eligible start-ups, the ISC3 Global Start-up Service organized workshop on the topic “A framework for implementing holistic and integrated life cycle sustainability assessment of regional bioeconomy” with Walther Zeug and Christopher Blum on May 5th, 2022 at 16:30 CEST via Zoom.

The virtual side event will take place during the High-level Political Forum 2022, organized by the German Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) and the MSP Institute.

What does minimising chemical releases and maximising social benefits have in common?Explore this and many other questions in our online seminar. The session will focus on two of the ten Green and Sustainable Chemistry Objectives from UNEP's framework. Start-ups and other key stakeholders from the Indian and international innovation eco-systems will showcase best practices and speak on key future actions.

On July 25 2022 (14:30 - 16:30 CEST) the United Nations Environment Programme will host the first of a series of webinars to introduce the new Science-Policy panel on Chemicals, Waste and Prevention of Pollution Prevention and the processes of the associated ad hoc open-ended working group (OEWG).

Who says sustainable science has to be dull and boring? During our symposium we are proud to present a colourful mix of speakers from research, industry and the start-up landscape, all talking about their topics, ideas and visions for a more sustainable tomorrow.
The honours of opening our event will be held by our keynote speaker Prof. Dr. Jürgen Scheffran from the University of Hamburg, an expert in the field of human-society-environment interaction.

We will talk about our current work, projects and programs at our Stand at ACHEMA.Every day, we will also feature 2 start-ups from our Changemaker Community and host a pitch event on Wednesday, August 24th.

The Fourth Meeting of the Intersessional Process (IP4) for Considering the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM) and the Sound Management of Chemicals and Waste Beyond 2020 will take place from 29 August-2 September 2022.

Chemical Leasing is a business model based on the performance of the product/service and not on its volume, generating environmental, economic and social benefits! If you want to learn more about this model and its application in Latin countries, do not miss the workshop developed together with our partner in Peru, Grupo GEA.
To register, just click here.

A new date has been selected for the UNEP virtual event titled “Planning for Strategic Action to Advance Green and Sustainable Chemistry”. It will take place on September 12^th 13h00-14h30 (Central European Time), you can register using this Microsoft Teams Link.As before, the event will consist of two sessions featuring a guided panel discussion in which panelists will share their perspectives and elaborate on planning processes which led to strategic green and sustainable chemistry action. Each panel discussion will be followed by exchanges with the audience.Further details can be found in the concept note and flyer attached to this email. An infographic is also attached with background on UNEP’s work on green and sustainable chemistry.  

This fall, the GC3 finally returns to in-person gatherings!This GC3 European Forum will be an opportunity for GC3 members and non-members to engage with European policymakers and other leading EU voices. The event will be hosted at the new LEGO® headquarters in Billund, Denmark. The European Forum will take place on 14-16 September 2022 and will bring together high-level experts, government officials and industry leaders to discuss the role of innovation and collaboration in implementing the EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability. The Strategy is the foundational step in the ambitious goal for a safer and healthier environment announced in the European Green Deal.

Learn what Minimizing chemical releases and pollution and Maximizing social benefits have in common in our online Webinar: Advancing the Ten Objectives for Green and Sustainable Chemistry – Objective: 3 and 4!

Chemical Leasing is a business model based on the performance of the product/service and not on its volume, generating environmental, economic and social benefits! If you want to learn more about this model and its application in Latin countries, do not miss the workshop developed together with our partner in Chile, RITA Chile.
The registration link will be available here soon.

This Global Conversation on Sustainability will join leaders in Green Chemistry and Sustainability who will talk about the activities pursued by their international organizations targeting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals towards engaging the global chemistry community and achieving a sustainable future. After their talks, a moderated Q&A session will take place aiming to address the questions raised by the audience and engage them in a fruitful conversation.

Do you want to get insights in the content of the M.Sc. Sustainable Chemistry? Then please register for the Taster Course “Introduction to the Concept of Benign by Design” on 27^th of September, 2022 at 4pm (UTC+2) here.

2nd Webinar Series
Building on the results from the 1st webinar series on the “nexus chemistry – climate change” in 2021, CAPCI organizes a 2nd webinar series in 2022, consisting of 3 sessions and targeted at a wide range of professionals from the public and private sectors along the entire value chain of production and use of chemicals.
The 2nd series focuses on sustainable pathways to greenhouse gas mitigation and practical solutions, while highlighting the great potential of the chemical industry as a provider of innovative products and technologies for combating climate change, through circular economy concepts, synergies related with “Verbund”-structures in chemical parks or power-to-X technologies.The focus is on capacity building and sharing of knowledge and information sharing with partners from public and private sector, thereby contributing to the transfer of technologies and best practices.

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The "Chem-Match: Corporates meet Startups" event brings impetus to the chemical open innovation. Like in the successful 2019 to 2021 editions, we match corporates with startups from the fields of chemistry, biotechnology, bioelectronics, environmental technologies and sustainability, digital process management and digital innovation.

Description: For information on application and admission to the Professional Master of Science in Sustainable Chemistry and the Professional Master of Business Administration in Sustainable Chemistry Management at Leuphana Professional School, please visit the information session on 6^th of October, 2022 at 4pm (UTC+2). After a general introduction, there will be the possibility to book individual consultation slots for a "Quick Check Application". Please register here. 

ISC₃ is hosting its virtual 4th Investor Forum on November 9th and November 10^th, 2022, from 15:30 to approx. 19:00 CET.

The next online session will be held on 10 November at 14:00 – 15:30 Central European Time (CET) and the topic will be “Chemical’s regulation enforcement”. Participation is open to the public upon registration as a member of the community of practice.

Tackling climate change effectively requires efforts by all sectors and all countries, including developing and emerging economies many of which have already committed to more ambitious nationally determined contributions (NDCs). In the process of designing concrete strategies and prioritizing mitigation actions all relevant sectors must be engaged. Key success factors include capacity building and financing mechanisms.

For information on application and admission to the Professional Master of Science in Sustainable Chemistry and the Professional Master of Business Administration in Sustainable Chemistry Management at Leuphana Professional School, please visit the information session on 14^th of November, 2022 at 4pm (UTC+1). After a general introduction, there will be the possibility to book individual consultation slots for a "Quick Check Application". Please register here.

Be part of our webinar on UNEP´s Ten Objectives for Green and Sustainable Chemistry – A Deep Dive on Objective 2 “Avoiding regrettable substitutions and alternatives” and Objective 9 “Protecting workers, consumers and vulnerable populations”.

2nd Webinar Series
Building on the results from the 1st webinar series on the “nexus chemistry – climate change” in 2021, CAPCI organizes a 2nd webinar series in 2022, consisting of 3 sessions and targeted at a wide range of professionals from the public and private sectors along the entire value chain of production and use of chemicals.
The 2nd series focuses on sustainable pathways to greenhouse gas mitigation and practical solutions, while highlighting the great potential of the chemical industry as a provider of innovative products and technologies for combating climate change, through circular economy concepts, synergies related with “Verbund”-structures in chemical parks or power-to-X technologies.The focus is on capacity building and sharing of knowledge and information sharing with partners from public and private sector, thereby contributing to the transfer of technologies and best practices.

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Connecting stakeholders from policy, industry, academia, and civil society is a key element of the transformation towards Sustainable Chemistry and therefore of ISC3’s work.
We are excited to let you know that this year’s Stakeholder Forum will take place on Tuesday, 29 November 2022, at approx. 2pm CET via MS Teams. The invitation with the agenda will be shared in due time.

ACS Campaign for a Sustainable Future: Zero Hunger Summit
In 2015, the United Nations set the goal of achieving “Zero Hunger” - ending world hunger and providing universal food security by 2030. Unfortunately, climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the war in Ukraine have made this ambitious goal even more challenging. But with 690 million people suffering from hunger worldwide and a growing world population, work must be done now to build sustainable food systems for all.

Chemistry and engineering have long had an essential part to play in the fight against hunger. From the invention of chemical fertilizers over a century ago to carbon capture technology being developed today, innovation has been critical for increasing the quantity and quality of food. But what role do chemistry and engineering play in improving food security now, and how do they interact with sustainability, economic forces, and government policy?

Dr. Lorenzo Melchor, Policy Analyst at the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) will join us to speak about the impact of scientific knowledge on policymaking from a conceptual and practical hands-on experience perspective.
Register now: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5638260870322677344

This months "jGBM Lecture Series" invited Mr Ponnusamy (Fellow & Global Manager - green chemistry), who developed the unique DOZN™ system - a third-party-validated and published green chemistry evaluator based on the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry.Today, this tool plays an integral role in quantifying greener products for Merck and its customers - having received a Top Project ofthe Year award by the Environment + Energy Leader program in 2020.Also, Ponnusamy is one of the recipients of Merck Technology Award 2020. Please just join the event via the provided links and meeting info from the "Show more" button below.

Decision makers often make choices on consumption or production without considering the full life cycle perspective or the broader implications on the environment, society or the economy. This might lead to unintended trade-offs and sub-optimization between environmental, social or economic issues, impeding progress towards sustainable development, as well as problem shifting between life cycle stages of product systems.
In this workshop, Marwa Hannouf from University of Calgary will introduce a Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment-Based Decision-Analysis Framework that allows users to compare different alternatives to choose the optimal and sustainable one or to identify hotspots and potential improvements needed to improve sustainability performance. In addition you will learn how to compare performance with science-based threshold values, national and industry benchmark values and connecting the performance with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
If you are member of the ISC3 Global Start-up Service, please register via email. If you would like to join our Start-up Service, please see the details below.

Workshop purpose
The workshop will bring together relevant actors from companies and associations, as well as other stakeholders
explore guiding considerations and principles to support effective global action in major industry sectors under the new “beyond 2020” framework, as well as pertinent draft targets.
Details and an agenda will be shared with interested participants in early December.

The ad hoc open-ended working group (OEWG) was established following a resolution of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA), and contributes to the sound management of chemicals and wastes and pollution prevention. It is aimed at a scientific-political body.The purpose of these sessions is to allow all Member States and other participants to discuss the possible options presented in the main meeting documents.

A Focus Topic workshop lead by ISC3 Science & Innovation.Main topics: photovoltaic panels, windmill rotor blades, batteries, rare metals, desalination and water management.
We are discussing sustainability, recycling and circularity with international and local stakeholders from research, industry, authorities, ngos and international organisations.A white paper is following in 2023 to sum up the results of the focus topic.

For information on application and admission to the Professional Master of Science in Sustainable Chemistry and the Professional Master of Business Administration in Sustainable Chemistry Management at Leuphana Professional School, please visit the information day on 14th of January, 2023. Please register here: https://www.leuphana.de/en/professional-school/information-for-applicants/information-day.html

The Regional Water Dialogues are hosted by the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) and will focus on accelerating Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: to guarantee the availability of water and its sustainable management and sanitation for all, in addition to achieving a sustainable and inclusive water transition.
The aim of the event is to communicate and consolidate the commitments made to accelerate the implementation of SDG6 in Latin America and the Caribbean, and to share experiences and lessons learned on SDG6 compliance.

How can the green and digital transformation in the chemical industry succeed and what steps are necessary to achieve it? For this purpose, the EU Commission has published a transition pathway for the chemical industry. Stakeholders from the chemical industry, non-governmental organizations and other intrested parties have been working together for a year to develop action areas for a "green transformation," including a transition pathway.The measures outlined in it aim to promote cooperation in the area of innovation, gather information to support the diversification of raw materials, and improve the supply of clean energy through electrification, hydrogen production or waste reuse.

Through the revision of some practical cases in light of the 10 key characteristics of Sustainable Chemistry, this workshop intends to dialog and shed light on what Sustainable Chemistry is (or is not). The information produced will be analyzed afterwards by ISC3 to develop a dialog paper about the common understanding of Sustainable Chemistry.

The IUPAC Global Women's Breakfast (#GWB2023) is held in conjunction with the UN Day of Women and Girls in Science.The theme is "Breaking Barriers in Science", as the aim is to build an active network to tackle the challenges of overcoming barriers to gender equality in science. Achievements of women in science should be appreciated and younger generations should be inspired to pursue a career in science.For this, all interested people from universities, companies, government and non-governmental organisations are welcome to exchange ideas.

Problems in the global supply chains and fears about the security of supply of technology metals are putting raw materials policy on the agenda. The announced European Critical Raw Materials Act and the planned national circular economy strategy are important next steps on the path to a sustainablesustainable raw materials policy.Unfortunately, the event is in German.

The fourth meeting of the intersessional process supports stakeholders in their efforts to elaborate the future arrangements of the Strategic Approach and the sound management of chemicals and waste beyond 2020 for consideration and adoption at the next session of the International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5).

The Expert Committee on Sustainable Chemistry Group (ECOSChem) has finalized the project of “Defining Sustainable Chemistry”. Sustainable Chemistry is the design, development, and application of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances and waste, while also improving the economic, social, and environmental performance of the chemical enterprise.

• Register for the webinar, which will take place on March 1 at 11 am Eastern Time (USA and Canada)
• here: https://uml.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwqde-gqDouH9aVcYd4y3vXRPkBBsw3MOWn
• Find more information: Defining-Sustainable-Chemistry-Report-Feb-2023

The Power-to-X Training provides a comprehensiveoverview of the entire value chain of PtX. It looks atthe potentialities of renewable PtX in future energysystems and economies. PtX enables thetransformation of renewable energy into syntheticfuels and other chemicals to obtain end productslike fertilisers and cosmetics.The PtX training and the following transferworkshop are organized jointly by the PtX Hub and CAPCI in close cooperation with the EnvironmentalProtection Agency of Ghana (EPA). The PtX training and the transfer workshop represent the start ofCAPCI’s training activities in Ghana.

Sustainable Chemistry 2023 features workshops, roundtables and panel discussions. More than 150 prominent leaders and scientists come together to address Sustainable Chemistry and develop innovative processes to improve product performance while benefiting the environment.

Cefic, in collaboration with FCIO, is offering another "Green and Sustainable Chemistry Bootcamp". The event is aimed at companies that want to invent, design and supply safe and sustainable products.Together with John Warner, a chemist and one of the founders of the field of Green Chemistry and Co-Founder of beyondbenign, the bootcamp will teach participating companies how to practice Green Chemistry.

Sustainable Chemistry facilitates the needs of the present – without compromising the ecological, social and economic needs of future generations. In light of the important upcoming 5th Global Chemical Conference 2023 (25 - 29 September, Bonn, Germany) the ISC3 showcases the importance of Sustainable Chemistry as the guiding framework for the future of sound chemicals management.Our new event format "Sustainable Chemistry SPOTLIGHTS" highlights four core topics within Sustainable Chemistry, discusses their importance, and starts the exchange ahead of the 5th Global Chemical Conference 2023.

Innovative solutions to combat and prevent pollution in the areas of mobility, energy, urbanisation, and agriculture very often originate in the chemical sector.However, it is not easy to bring innovative solutions to the market. Jointly we will discuss how to apply and foster innovation, international exchange, and investment in future.What is on the programme?

• Sustainable Chemistry Club on UNEP's Ten Objectives for Green and Sustainable Chemistry (deep dive: Objectives 5 & 9) with SciTech Park Pune, UNEP (tbc) and several Start-ups
• Promoting innovation in Sustainable Chemistry across Start-ups and SMEs in the Ghanaian E-waste Sector
• How to build a sustainable labware company with Green Elephant Biotech
• Celebrating 25 years of Green Chemistry: The Missing Elements with Professor John C. Warner

Professor Dr. Klaus Kümmerer, Professor of Sustainable Chemistry and Material Resources at Leuphana University Lüneburg and Head of the R&E Hub at ISC3, will give a lecture (in German) on this topic as part of the Planetary Boundaries - The World Is Not Enough lecture series at the renowned Senckenberg Museum in Frankfurt, on May 3, 2023.

The International Workshop on Sustainable Chemistry (www.iwsuschem2023.org) will be held on May 8-11, 2023 in the Polytechnical University of Cartagena-UPCT (Murcia-Spain), as an interdisciplinary platform that offer to academic and industrial researchers a privileged environment to exchange on the latest scientific advances in the field of sustainable, green and circular chemistry, to show your recent innovations, to share on tomorrow’s scientific and technological hurdles, and to facilitate public-private and private-private partnerships.

The strategical plans of the European Union and countries like Germany to foster a “Hydrogen Economy” aim to give an impulse for a more sustainable way of production. How can “Power-to-X” technologies be applied? How can Sustainable Chemistry contribute to sustainable renewable energy systems and vice versa?

ISC3 continuously works on Sustainable Chemistry and Renewable Energy with the focus on Power-to-X (PtX) in Morocco. In December, ISC3 in cooperation with PtX-Hub and local GIZ office implemented a three-days PtX-training and a one-day transfer workshop for the Moroccan ministry MTEDD in Rabat. The next focus topic Renewable Energy and Circular Economy followed by an expert’s workshop in Casablanca aimed at the re-use and recycling of PV panels, windmill rotor blades, and Li-Ion batteries in January.

The Circular Economy workshop’s success encouraged the team to offer a follow-up event at the Sustainable Chemistry Spotlight that will complement the new PtX-Training of-Trainers in Morocco in May.Do you want to learn more about the nexus Sustainable Chemistry, Renewable Energy and Circular Economy?

The International Conference on Green Chemistry and Renewable Energy will provide an international forum for academics, scientists, researchers, chemists, engineers, environmentalists and industrialists from around the world to discuss global findings and proposals on key challenges in Green Chemistry and renewable energy. Current breakthroughs will be presented with a focus on scientific development for real-world applications. The importance of Green Chemistry in achieving the United Nations‘ Sustainable Development Goals will also be emphasised. In this context, both new basic chemical techniques and targeted industry-oriented Green Chemistry processes will be explored.

Join us back in Dresden for the 7th Green and Sustainable Chemistry Conference:

-Discuss the latest research on the role of chemistry in contributing to achieving the SDGs.
-Present your own research as a short talk or poster

The event by GLOBE EU is dedicated to the topic of chemicals policy and its European legal framework. The importance of science-based decision-making for systemic change plays an essential role. The event will provide a platform for a wide range of speakers to discuss how to promote sustainability, improved exposure control and innovation throughout the chemical value chain.

How can Sustainable Chemistry assist in building – considering global megatrends? What are the most relevant innovative areas and potentials for Sustainable Chemistry in the field of Building and Building Materials?

Two years ago, ISC3 published its report on “Sustainable Building and Living, Focus on Plastics”. Since its publication, ISC3 has published additional factsheets and implemented training workshops on the topic. Now the ISC3 is working on an E-learning module about the topic, which will be revealed during our “Sustainable Chemistry Spotlight: Sustainable Building”. But not only that – there will be much more interesting input on the topic of “Sustainable Building Materials”.

Decision makers play a key role in fighting climate change, poverty, hunger, pollution, and many other societal and environmental needs. Let us raise awareness on the pivotal role of Sustainable Chemistry at all levels.

During the Sustainable Chemistry Spotlight - “Policy- and Stakeholder Dialogue” on Friday, 2 June 2023 the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) will host a workshop on the EU’s Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) criteria. The aim is to receive feedback and input from multiple sectors across the stakeholder community on the current proposed assessment framework. Stakeholders are invited to get in touch with the ISC3 Policy and Stakeholder Dialogue team anna.becker@isc3.org to signal interest and receive further information. More details will be published soon.

The 27th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering, hosted by the American Chemical Society, is an event that brings together a diverse scientific community. The goal is to advance the development and implementation of Green and Sustainable Chemistry and engineering research, education and sustainable technologies in the global chemical industry.

The International Conference on Sustainable and Green Chemistry provides a platform to bring together leading scientists, researchers and scholars to share their knowledge on all aspects of Sustainable and Green Chemistry. It also provides an opportunity to present and discuss the latest innovations, trends and issues as well as practical challenges and solutions in the field of Sustainable and Green Chemistry.

During the 2nd Berlin Forum, Steffi Lemke, the Federal Environment Minister, will participate alongside representatives from various sectors including governments, international organizations, industry, civil society, and science. Their objective is to identify the crucial areas and strategies that are necessary to protect human health and the environment from dangerous chemicals. This will take place ahead of the Fifth International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM5).

15th Green Chemistry Postgraduate Summer School aims to disseminate good, advanced and basic chemical sciences and scientific know-how for the future careers of the students. The summer school will also provide a platform for postgraduate students from different countries to interact with well-known scientists in the field of green chemistry, exchange ideas with peers and build a research network.

The climate crisis is one of the most pressing challenges of ourtime. Without additional efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, global warming is likely to exceed 2°C by the end of the 21st century (UNEP 2022).The programme of the summer school includes theoretical lectures, practical workshops, group discussions and an excursion to exemplify and deepen important aspects of sustainable chemistry and climate crisis.

The ACS Summer School on Green Chemistry & Sustainable Energy offers students a week-long educational programme. Students attend lectures by professors and industry scientists on Sustainable Chemistry topics, engage in discussions, participate in poster presentations and spend time getting to know each other. Former participants in the programme have gone on to become leaders in the field of Green Chemistry and provide participants with a network of contacts.

The 6th EuChemS Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry is a central event for the community of researchers working on the various aspects of sustainability.
The conference offers a line-up of plenary and keynote speakers who will provide an up-to-date overview of all research areas that are crucial for the development of Green and Sustainable Chemistry.

The Science Forum Chemistry (“Wissenschaftsforum Chemie“, WiFo) by Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker (GDCh) has established itself as a platform where chemistry presents itself in all its breadth as an integrative scientific and industrial discipline. In 2023, "Rethinking Chemistry" will be the main theme. Rethinking Chemistry is more important than ever to address the most pressing challenges of our time such as climate change, energy scarcity and new legislation (European Green Deal). WiFo 2023 will show how each area of chemistry can make its own contribution to addressing these challenges.

ISCNP31 & ICOB11 provide an opportunity to interact with leading scientists from around the world who are making their contributions to various aspects and applications in the field of chemistry of natural products and biodiversity science.
The main objective of this conference is to highlight advances, innovations and future perspectives in these research areas and to create a fruitful environment that promotes international collaboration and mutual exchange of ideas. Experts and young scientists will have the opportunity to present their research, while industry representatives will present the latest applications of natural products.

The conference enables interdisciplinary groups of globally recognised experts in the field of Green Chemistry and technology to network, discuss their ideas and make suggestions for future research. The conference is aimed at professionals at all levels and career stages in the chemical, pharmaceutical and petroleum industries who want to improve their understanding of what will define and shape the future of the market. Young researchers and students will also have the opportunity to gain new perspectives and build strong networks with experts.

AOC-GSC8 is organised by the Centre for Green Chemical Science (CGCS), The University of Auckland, and aims to promote Green and Sustainable Chemistry in the Asia-Oceania region. The latest advances in Green and Sustainable Chemistry are the subject of the conference. This refers to the development of new processes that reduce the application or production of hazardous substances.