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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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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Happy anniversary to ACS

— Honoring 150 years of scientific excellence and inspiration
Since its founding in 1876, the American Chemical Society has been committed to advancing the field of chemistry and transforming lives by promoting scientific knowledge and championing scientific integrity.
On this special day, the global community of IUPAC volunteers wishes ACS a very happy birthday.

Join the ACS150 Founding Day Celebration, Monday APRIL 6, 2026 AT 10 AM ET

> ACS.org/150

Many Voices, One Science

Feb 10, 2026
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.
This year, there are already more than 235 events in 49 countries registered ... and more are still coming
GWB2026 will take place on February 10, 2026 and the theme is: “Many Voices, One Science.”

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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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Global Conversation on Sustainability

Join us in celebrating the Global Conversation on Sustainability Day! 🥳 For this year's International Younger Chemists Network (IYCN) webinar, we're delighted to have Javier Garcia Martinez, Peter Mahaffy, and Rylee Van't Land joining us to chat about the Guiding Principles of Responsible Chemistry which were recently announced by IUPAC! To register, please fill out […]

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Next Horizons in Polymers

IUPAC-PSK50 International Conference on Next Horizons in Polymers: Beyond the past 50, toward the next 100 The IUPAC-PSK50 conference aims to bring world-leading scientists and researchers to exchange the latest experiences and researches on all aspects of polymer science, engineering and the related fields. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Polymer Society of Korea, it […]

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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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