ISC3 as part of the UN Major Group System
The International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) is a member of the Scientific and Technological Community Major Group (STC Major Group) of the United Nations (UN). The “Major Groups” framework was established at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (Rio 1992) under Agenda 21. It recognizes nine sectors of civil society, including women, youth, indigenous peoples, non-governmental organizations, local authorities, workers and trade unions, business and industry, farmers, and the scientific and technological community, as key channels for citizen participation in UN sustainable development processes. The STC Major Group provides policymakers and society with scientific and technological knowledge, supports the integration of science into international policy processes such as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development or the ISP-CWP and promotes innovation and knowledge exchange.
