Sustainable Chemistry SPOTLIGHT 2024

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

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.

Partner:

Speaker:

Adrian Geraldo Rodriguez
Chief, Agricultural Development Unit
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, ECLAC

Romina Laumann
Coordinator of Project Productive, Ecological and Socially Just Economic Transition
ECLAC-BMZ/GIZ Strategic Alliance
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, GIZ

Angela Cortelezzi Ferreyra
Bioeconomy Leader
Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture, and Fisheries (MGAP), Uruguay

María José Hernández

Gonzalo Criollo Galván
Executive Director
Conquito, Economic Development Offices of Quito, Ecuador

Nadine Stöcker
Focus Topic Manager for Science & Innovation, ISC3

Juanita Halblaub (Moderator)
Manager for International Cooperation and Innovation, ISC3

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.

Partner:

Speaker:

José Caetano
Science for Policy Committee Member
International Younger Chemistry Network (IYCN)

Anna Isabel Becker
Policy Director
ISC3

Lovish Raheja
Leader, Science for Policy Committee
International Younger Chemistry Network (IYCN)

Ahmed Tiamiyu
Executive Director
Community Action Against Plastic Waste (CAPws)

Shannon Lisa
Global Focal Point
Chemicals and Waste Youth Platform

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).

Partner:

Speaker:

Oliver Wootton
Senior Programme Specialist, Chemicals & Waste Management Programme
Focal Point of the IOMC for the indicators work under the GFC, UNITAR

Dr. Steffi Richter
Officer 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 Stolzenberg
GFC Focal Point, UBA

Britney Nyantakyi
Associate Consultant
African Climate Innovation Challenge, ACIC

Dorcas Amanor
Grants Manager
Climate Research Fund for African Students

Johannes Amo-Aye
Co-founder and CEO of MINAGIE Energy Ltd.

Niriko Jouberthe Raissa Razafiarivony
Co-founder of the NGO Action For Community and Biodiversity

Isaac Ndyamuhaki
Founder and CEO Asili Kwanza Uganda

Dr. Alexis Bazzanella (Moderator)
Director Innovation Hub, ISC3