IUPAC Guiding Principles of Responsible Chemistry

In a world grappling with climate change, pollution, disinformation, and rapid technological shifts, the question is no longer can chemistry help—but how should it?

Explore this bold, forward-looking framework designed to transform how chemistry is practiced, taught, and perceived worldwide.
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in Chemistry International

July-Sep 2026 issue
In the current issue ...
- IUPAC at the Research Triangle Park, North Carolina (1997-2026), by Mary Garson with contributions from past IUPAC Officers
- Nanozyme Painting Rhymes by Liangyiqun Xie, Xiaohong Chen and Mengshu Wang
- Opening the Door to Discovery by Ilaria Meazzini and Alejandra Palermo
- Analytical Chemistry and Instrumentation and its Place in Early Education by Michael N. Quigley
- IUPAC-Solvay Award 25-Year Retrospective
- Engaging Chemistry – IUPAC | CSC 2027

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Sustainable Digital Standards

IUPAC is initiating a community roadmap and sustainability blueprint for digital standards in chemistry data reporting.
With the rapid advancement of digital technologies, there’s an urgent need for consistent reporting and exchange of chemical data worldwide.

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Engaging Chemistry

IUPAC | CSC 2027 invites you to Montréal, Canada
Are you ready, Montréal?
From July 9–16, 2027, the city will host one of the most anticipated chemistry events in the world, IUPAC | CSC 2027. This international congress, organized by IUPAC jointly with the Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC), will expect an estimated 3,500 chemists, students, and professionals from all over the globe.

Visit iupac2027.org for more details
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Save the date for GWB2027

coming on February 16, 2027
Supporting the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, IUPAC's Global Women’s Breakfast fosters a global network to break barriers to equality in science. Over the past seven years, nearly 2,500 GWB events have united participants from 100 countries.

On February 10, 2026 with the theme “Many Voices, One Science” GWB2026 connected 425 events across 64 countries and more than 30,000 attendees.

We invite science organizations—including high schools, societies, universities, companies, governments, and NGOs—to participate. Event leaders can collaborate across sectors and disciplines to make an impact.
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Diversity and Inclusion

Chemistry is all about diversity: each new bond, each additional group makes the whole richer and stronger. IUPAC recognizes that to fulfill its vision, it must strongly commit to embracing and promoting transparency, diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all.
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Featured Projects

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  • IYCN Mentoring Program

    The IYCN-IUPAC mentoring program is looking for mentors from all areas and countries who would be interested in assisting young chemists to pursue their career goals.

  • Guiding Principles for the Responsible Practice of Chemistry

    The IUPAC Guiding Principles define what it means to do chemistry responsibly in the 21st century, with transparency, equity, accountability, and sustainability at the core.

  • Human Wellness and Environmental Sustainability: How Chemistry can make the difference

    A video contest for Undergraduate Students is launched, to show the world how chemistry can make a difference in human wellness and environmental sustainability.

  • Success Stories of Systems Thinking in Chemistry Education – Chemistry Teacher International Special Issue

    This project will highlight exemplary systems thinking-oriented teaching and learning approaches (e.g. in-class exercises, laboratory experiments, realworld industry engagement) that demonstrate ways to develop the systems thinking capacities of students, which are integral to addressing sustainable development challenges in society.

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Advancing the Worldwide Role of Chemistry

IUPAC serves the international scientific endeavor in the dual function of a fundamental science and mission-oriented Union. The Union is in a unique position to contribute to the central interdisciplinary chemical sciences.

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Upcoming Events

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International Conference

Polymer-solvent Complexes and Intercalates (POLYSOLVAT-16)

The conference focuses on the formation mechanisms, morphology, molecular structure, and properties of compounds formed between solvent molecules and/or small molecules with synthetic polymers and biopolymers, proteins, and supramolecular polymers (self-organized systems), taking into account both fundamental aspects and the application potential. The bulk state, solutions, and systems formed at surfaces/interfaces will be considered, with […]

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Conference

Chemistry: A Historical Science – From Lab to Fab for App

The 6th International Conference of Egyptian Committee for Pure and Applied Chemistry (ICPAC26) In response to the rapid advancements in chemical sciences and their increasingly vital role in addressing global challenges, this conference provides a distinguished platform for researchers, scientists, academics, and industry professionals to exchange knowledge, foster collaboration, and present innovative research and technological […]

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Webinar

Chemistry out of Africa to address global challenges and advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals

The next webinar in our Promoting Chemistry Applied to World Needs series is coming up on October 7th from 9:00 am - 10:00 am EDT. We’ll hear from Prof. Kelly Chibale, Professor at the University of Cape Town, who will explore how chemistry can serve as a catalyst for addressing global challenges and advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development […]

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