Sustainable Chemistry SPOTLIGHT 2024

Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges of our time. Since thechemicals industry and its innovations are a fundamental cornerstone of oureveryday life including mobility, the energy and digital sector, the worldwideimplementation of Sustainable Chemistry is key to develop future-orientedlow-emission processes and products. In his keynote, Prof. Dr.Kümmerer will introduce the evolution of Sustainable Chemistry, starting fromchemistry as natural science to green chemistry and chemistry for a circulareconomy. He will highlight the differences between these concepts and discussthe challenges and opportunities related to the implementation of low carbontechnologies (low carbon – high metal) from a sustainability perspective anddiscussing 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 itsconnections to Sustainable Chemistry and Energy. We will explore how theseconcepts are shaping regional development in Colombia, Ecuador, and Uruguay,highlighting key initiatives and challenges. This session is ideal forprofessionals and enthusiasts in sustainable development, chemistry, and energysectors who are interested in understanding how bioeconomic strategies are beingimplemented 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 JustEconomic 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 thenexus of youth and climate change from organisations such as InternationalYounger Chemist Network (IYCN), International Sustainable ChemistryCollaborative Centre (ISC3), Chemicals and Waste YouthPlatform, Community ActionAgainst Plastic Waste (CAPws). It will cover applying data science tools toSustainable Chemistry challenges by applying a real-life example. Participantswill learn to analyze environmental datasets to inform policy and sustainablepractices. It highlights the role of data science in advocating for pollutionreduction and waste management policies. The session begins with an overview ofglobal chemical waste issues and relevant policy frameworks. An introduction tothe programming language Python includes data manipulation and visualization forenvironmental analysis. Attendees will work with real-world datasets, focusingon freshwater contamination as an example. The workshop equips participants withpractical data science skills for addressing environmental sustainability.

Remark: For active participation in the webinar and the best learning experienceit is an option to install the programming language Python beforehand and/or useGoogle Collab via individual Google accounts. However, the sole observation ofthe 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 intoPractice at the Nexus of Climate and Innovation” the synergies between theGlobal Framework on Chemicals (GFC) and climate friendly innovations will bediscussed. The session will have a closer look at the climate solution start-upscene across the region of Africa (e.g. African Climate Innovation Challenge,Africa Youth Climate Fund, MINAGIE Energy Ltd., Action For Community andBiodiversity, Asili Kwanza Uganda) along with showcasing research initiatives(e.g. Climate Research Initiative).

Partner:

Speaker:

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

Dr. Steffi Richter
Officer in the Team International Chemicals Safety / SustainableChemistry,German Federal Ministry for the Environment, NatureConservation,Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV)

Dr. Hans-ChristianStolzenberg
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 RaissaRazafiarivony
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