On April 8, 2026, UNIDO, in collaboration with its international partners, will host the International Conference ‘Clean Hydrogen: Shaping Sustainable Industry’s Future’ at the UN premises in Vienna. The event aims to encourage transformative changes in local industries of developing countries and transition economies through the sustainable application of clean hydrogen.
The 5th ISF conference includes:
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Approach to address the pressing need for efficient and transparent evaluation techniques to assess extraction processes’ sustainability. In response to society's growing demand for natural products and the consequent surge in biomass exploration, a critical imperative arises to ensure that these processes are genuinely environmentally friendly. Extracting natural compounds has traditionally been regarded as a benign activity rooted in ancient practices. However, contemporary extraction methods can also significantly harm the environment if not carefully managed.
Time and time again, multidisciplinary research is touted as essential to innovation.
This free online course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles of sustainable development, community engagement, energy management, and corporate social responsibility in the context of sustainability. Funded by the UK government and the Department for Education, it is available at no cost to UK residents through a subsidized program, offering participants the opportunity to earn a certificate upon completion.
The transition toward electrification of transportation has resulted in a rapid increase in the demand for battery cells. While this demand is currently being met through the use of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), alternative batteries like sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) and solid-state batteries (SSBs) are emerging as relevant alternatives. In this study, we analyze, based on current electric vehicle electrode stack designs, the environmental impact of LIB cells, SIB cells, and SSB cells.
The Environment, Sustainability & Energy Division mid-career Prize is awarded for outstanding contributions made by a mid-career scientist in the area of environment, sustainability and energy.
The Environment, Sustainability & Energy Early Career Prize is awarded for outstanding contributions made by an early career scientist in the area of environment, sustainability and energy.
The Environment Prize is awarded for outstanding contributions to the chemical sciences in the area of environment, sustainability and energy.