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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Upcoming Events

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27th IUPAC International Conference on Physical Organic Chemistry

Since its inception in 1972, the International Conferences on Physical Organic Chemistry, ICPOC, have been the leading international gatherings on physical organic chemistry and its applications. Traditionally, physical organic chemistry relates molecular structure to chemical behavior, by means of the study of structure, reactivity, mechanism, and equilibrium in organic systems, aiming at the quantitative, molecular level […]

Munich Munich
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11th IUPAC International Conference on Green Chemistry

The IUPAC International Committee on Green Chemistry for Sustainable Development, the Portuguese Chemical Society |SPQ, the NOVA School of Science and Technology | NOVA FCT and the University of Lisbon | ULisboa cordially invite you to attend the 11th edition of IUPAC International Conference on Green Chemistry | #GreenIUPAC2026, that will be held September 8 to 12, 2026, at the Rectorate of the NOVA University […]

NOVA University of Lisbon Lisboa
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21st International Conference on Retinal Proteins

The 21st International Conference on Retinal Proteins (ICRP2026) will be held in Siena, Italy, from September 14th to 19th, 2026. ICRP2026 focuses on the Photophysics, Photochemistry and Photobiology of the, arguably, more extended and diffuse biological photoreceptor family of our planet (more than 500,000 known members found in organisms belonging to all kingdoms of life) including […]

University of Siena Piazza San Francesco 4, Siena
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