Online Event on Innovative Approaches for Climate-Friendly Solutions
Sustainable Chemistry facilitates the needs of the present without compromising future generations’ ecological, social, and economic needs. In 2024 the International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) is hosting its next SPOTLIGHT event to bring stakeholders together and jointly create awareness for the urge to act. In our SPOTLIGHTS event format, we highlight selected core topics within Sustainable Chemistry, discuss their importance and foster exchange.
2024 we are focusing on innovative approaches on the nexus between Sustainable Chemistry and Climate Friendly Solutions.
At the online event, ISC3 will bring together different stakeholders and shed light on the role of Sustainable Chemistry in the pathway towards decarbonization of the chemical sector and associated sectors. We will look at what entrepreneurs, innovators, and stakeholders from policy and academia can offer on this pathway and how those approaches integrate existing policy frameworks such as the Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC).
ISC3 Sustainable Chemistry SPOTLIGHT 2024
Bringing Stakeholders together
The SPOTLIGHT 2024 will occur virtually on Thursday, 28 November 2024 from 14:00 - 18:30 pm CET. Several sessions at the event will include discussions, panels, lectures, etc. by stakeholders and partners.Within our online live event (platform: MS-Teams) we will raise awareness for the concept of Sustainable Chemistry and its actors in the field of innovative approaches for climate-friendly solutions. We are offering a platform for stakeholders to present their projects, business models, and research activities. Together with scientists, entrepreneurs, luminaries, and other stakeholders, expectations are shared, opinions are discussed, and horizons broadened.
The International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) is hosting the next SPOTLIGHT event on 28 November 2024, 14:00–18:15 (CET)
Session 1: Sustainable Chemistry as the Overarching Guiding Principle to Embed Chemistry into Sustainability
Time:
14:15 - 14:45 CET
Type:
Keynote, Q&A
Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges of our time. Since the chemicals industry and its innovations are a fundamental cornerstone of our everyday life including mobility, the energy and digital sector, the worldwide implementation of Sustainable Chemistry is key to develop future-oriented low-emission processes and products. In his keynote, Prof. Dr.Kümmerer will introduce the evolution of Sustainable Chemistry, starting from chemistry as natural science to green chemistry and chemistry for a circular economy. He will highlight the differences between these concepts and discuss the challenges and opportunities related to the implementation of low carbon technologies (low carbon – high metal) from a sustainability perspective and discussing the limitations of renewables.
Partner:
Speaker:
Prof. Dr. Klaus Kümmerer Leuphana University Lüneburg, Director Research & Education Hub, ISC3
Jess Gaar (Moderator) Science & Innovation ISC3
Session 2: Unlocking the Potential of Bioeconomy: Catalyzing Regional Growth in Colombia, Ecuador, and Uruguay
Time:
14:45 - 16:00 CET
Type:
Keynote, Panel & Discussion, Q&A
Join us for an insightful session on the importance of Bioeconomy and its connections to Sustainable Chemistry and Energy. We will explore how these concepts are shaping regional development in Colombia, Ecuador, and Uruguay, highlighting key initiatives and challenges. This session is ideal for professionals and enthusiasts in sustainable development, chemistry, and energy sectors who are interested in understanding how bioeconomic strategies are being implemented across Latin America.
Session Agenda:
Moderation: Juanita Halblaub
Content:
Presenter:
Duration:
1
Keynote on Bioeconomy
Adrian Geraldo Rodriguez
10 min
2
Knowledge exchange: study trip to German Bioeconomy Regions
Romina Laumann
10 min
3
Panel & Discussion: The importance of Bioeconomy in the region
Ecuador:María José Hernández,Gonzalo Criollo Galván
Uruguay:Angela Cortelezzi Ferreyra
20 min
4
Q&A
10 min
5
Advanced Bioeconomy and - energy: Strategies for Sustainable Development in Ecuador & Uruguay
Nadine Stöcker
10 min
6
Closing remarks
Juanita Halblaub
5 min
Partner:
Speaker:
Adrian Geraldo Rodriguez Chief, Agricultural Development Unit The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, ECLAC
Romina LaumannCoordinator of Project Productive, Ecological and Socially Just Economic Transition ECLAC-BMZ/GIZ Strategic AllianceDeutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, GIZ
Angela Cortelezzi FerreyraBioeconomy LeaderMinistry of Livestock, Agriculture, and Fisheries (MGAP), Uruguay
María José Hernández
Gonzalo Criollo GalvánExecutive DirectorConquito, Economic Development Offices of Quito, Ecuador
Nadine StöckerFocus Topic Manager for Science & Innovation, ISC3
Juanita Halblaub (Moderator)Manager for International Cooperation and Innovation, ISC3
Session 3: Data Science Skills for SC: Leveraging Data Science to Address Climate Change, Plastic and Waste Pollution
Time:
16:15 - 17:15 CET
Type:
Webinar
The webinar kicks off with impulses on Sustainable Chemistry challenges at the nexus of youth and climate change from organisations such as International Younger Chemist Network (IYCN), International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3), Chemicals and Waste YouthPlatform, Community Action Against Plastic Waste (CAPws). It will cover applying data science tools to Sustainable Chemistry challenges by applying a real-life example. Participants will learn to analyze environmental datasets to inform policy and sustainable practices. It highlights the role of data science in advocating for pollution reduction and waste management policies. The session begins with an overview of global chemical waste issues and relevant policy frameworks. An introduction to the programming language Python includes data manipulation and visualization for environmental analysis. Attendees will work with real-world datasets, focusing on freshwater contamination as an example. The workshop equips participants with practical data science skills for addressing environmental sustainability.
Remark: For active participation in the webinar and the best learning experience it is an option to install the programming language Python beforehand and/or use Google Collab via individual Google accounts. However, the sole observation of the use case presented by the facilitator is also an option.
Session Agenda:
Moderation: José Caetano
Content:
Presenter:
Duration:
1
Impulse: Sustainable Chemistry Challenges (ISC3 focus topic and youth perspectives)
Anna Isabel Becker Shannon LisaLovish Raheja
5 min
2
Introduction to Python
José Caetano
5 min
3
Working with Environmental Data (Case: Freshwater Contamination Data Set)
José Caetano
30 min
4
Joint discussion of results
Lovish RahejaAhmed TiamiyuJosé Caetano
10 min
5
Q&A
Lovish RahejaAhmed TiamiyuJosé Caetano
5 min
6
Call to Action
Ahmed Tiamiyu
5 min
Partner:
Speaker:
José Caetano Science for Policy Committee Member International Younger Chemistry Network (IYCN)
Anna Isabel BeckerPolicy DirectorISC3
Lovish RahejaLeader, Science for Policy Committee International Younger Chemistry Network (IYCN)
Ahmed TiamiyuExecutive DirectorCommunity Action Against Plastic Waste (CAPws)
Shannon LisaGlobal Focal PointChemicals and Waste Youth Platform
Session 4: From the GFC to Action: Turning Plans into Practice at the Nexus of Climate and Innovation
Time:
17:15 - 18:15 CET
Type:
Webinar
In the ISC3 SPOTLIGHT session “From the GFC to Action: Turning Plans into Practice at the Nexus of Climate and Innovation” the synergies between the Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC) and climate friendly innovations will be discussed. The session will have a closer look at the climate solution start-up scene across the region of Africa (e.g. African Climate Innovation Challenge, Africa Youth Climate Fund, MINAGIE Energy Ltd., Action For Community and Biodiversity, Asili Kwanza Uganda) along with showcasing research initiatives (e.g. Climate Research Initiative).
Session Agenda:
Moderation: Dr. Alexis Bazzanella
Content:
Presenter:
Duration:
1
GFC/ Implementation programmes
Oliver Wootton (IOMC)
15 min
2
General remarks
Steffi Richter (BMUV)
2 min
3
German GFC NFP from UBA
Hans-Christian Stolzenberg (UBA), GFC Focal Point
8 min
4
Examples of climate innovation in Africa from the ISC3 Global Start-up Service partner network:African Climate Innovation Challenge (ACIC)
Britney Nyantakyi
5 min
5
Examples of climate innovation in Africa from the ISC3 Global Start-up Service partner network:Start-up testimonials
Johannes Amo-AyeNiriko Jouberthe Raissa RazafiarivonyIsaac Ndyamuhaki
15 min
6
Examples of climate innovation in Africa from the ISC3 Global Start-up Service partner network:Climate Research Fund for African Students
Dorcas Amanor
5 min
7
Q&A
All
5 min
Partner:
Speaker:
Oliver WoottonSenior Programme Specialist, Chemicals & Waste Management ProgrammeFocal Point of the IOMC for the indicators work under the GFC, UNITAR
Dr. Steffi RichterOfficer in the Team International Chemicals Safety / Sustainable Chemistry,German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation,Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV)
Dr. Hans-Christian StolzenbergGFC Focal Point, UBA
Dorcas AmanorGrants ManagerClimate Research Fund for African Students
Johannes Amo-AyeCo-founder and CEO of MINAGIE Energy Ltd.
Niriko Jouberthe Raissa RazafiarivonyCo-founder of the NGO Action For Community and Biodiversity
Isaac NdyamuhakiFounder and CEO Asili Kwanza Uganda
Dr. Alexis Bazzanella (Moderator)Director Innovation Hub, ISC3
Closing Remarks
Time:
18:15 - 18:20 CET
Type:
Closing
Partner:
Speaker:
Fiona Hammann-Wiese Event Manager ISC3
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Renewable Energy & Sustainable Chemistry
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Policy & Stakeholder Dialogue
Friday, 2 June
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