abstract
The concepts of sustainability and sustainable chemistry have attracted increasing attention in recent years, being of great importance to the younger generation. In this Viewpoint Article, we share how early-career chemists can contribute to the sustainable transformation of their discipline. We identify ways in which they can engage to catalyse action for change. This article does not attempt to answer questions about the most promising or pressing areas driving research and chemical innovation in the context of sustainability. Instead, we want to inspire and engage early-career chemists in pursuing sustainable actions by showcasing opportunities in education, outreach and policymaking, research culture and publishing, while highlighting existing challenges and the complexity of the topic. We want to empower early-career chemists by providing resources and ideas for engagement for a sustainable future globally. While the article focuses on students and early-career chemists, it provides insights to further stimulate the engagement of scientists from diverse backgrounds.
keywords
GREEN CHEMISTRY; OPEN ACCESS; FRAMEWORK; PHASE; GOALS
subject category
Chemistry
authors
Dobbelaar, E; Goher, SS; Vidal, JL; Obhi, NK; Felisilda, BMB; Choo, YSL; Ismail, H; Lee, HL; Nascimento, V; Al Bakain, R; Ranasinghe, M; Davids, BL; Naim, A; Offiong, NA; Borges, J; John, T
our authors
João Borges
Assistant Researcheracknowledgements
The authors acknowledge the support and insights through their volunteer work for early-career chemists' networks and chemical societies, particularly the IYCN and IUPAC.