The Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge is one of the Elsevier Foundation’s flagship partnerships. Together with Elsevier’s Chemistry journals, the Elsevier Foundation provides funding of 25,000 euros for 2 winning projects per year, implementing green & sustainable chemistry solutions in the Global South – advancing both Climate Action (SDG 13) and Gender Equity (SDG 5).
Climate change is the most important challenge affecting the future of our planet and it is essential that we take action. We also know that chemical sciences play a critical role in developing a sustainable future. UN Sustainable Development Goal 13, Climate Action, underscores the need to “[…] promote mechanisms for raising capacity for effective climate change-related planning and management in least developed countries, including focusing on women, youth and local and marginalized communities”.
The Elsevier Foundation Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge is a global initiative that encourages scientific innovation in addressing climate change through the field of chemistry. Organized by the Elsevier Foundation, in partnership with the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC), this challenge seeks to promote solutions that leverage chemistry to tackle environmental issues, particularly those related to climate change mitigation and adaptation. The challenge aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 13: Climate Action, by fostering research that can lead to practical and impactful environmental improvements.
The Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge invites researchers, scientists, and innovators from around the world to submit proposals that demonstrate the potential for significant environmental benefits. These proposals may focus on areas such as renewable energy, sustainable materials, carbon capture, water purification, and waste reduction. The challenge not only aims to inspire innovative ideas but also to support their implementation, offering financial awards and mentorship to help bring the most promising projects to life.
Winners of the challenge receive funding and resources to further develop their projects, along with opportunities for global recognition and collaboration with leading experts in the field of chemistry and environmental science. By providing these platforms, the challenge empowers scientists to translate their research into practical applications that can help combat the growing threat of climate change.
Ultimately, the Elsevier Foundation Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge serves as a catalyst for harnessing the power of chemistry to address some of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. It promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, raises awareness about the role of chemistry in sustainable development, and supports efforts to create a cleaner, healthier planet.
Through its focus on Climate Action, the Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge also supports SDG5, Gender Equality , recognizing the pivotal role that women play in combating climate change.
Prize
- The Elsevier Foundation Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge awards 2 prizes of €25,000 each.
- The winners will be announced at the 8th Elsevier Green & Sustainable Chemistry Conference (13-15 May 2024) in Dresden, Germany.
- The Challenge award projects that use green and sustainable chemistry solutions to tackle some of the developing world’s greatest sustainability challenges – encouraging researchers to come up with new solutions.
Timeline:
The Elsevier Foundation Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge is articulated in the following phases.
• Submission phase: this is the general submission period. Proposals can be submitted from 15th of September 2024 to the 13th of November 2024.
• Reviewing phase: out of all submitted proposals, the top tier eligible proposals will be selected by a panel of reviewers and will be advanced to the judging phase.
• Judging phase: the scientific jury will evaluate the proposals and identify the finalists. The Top 5 finalists will be selected to compete for the two prizes and will be invited to present their proposal at the 8th Elsevier Green & Sustainable Chemistry Conference (13-15 May 2024).
Application Deadline: 13th of November 2024.
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