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Advancing Sustainable Solutions Through Industry-Driven Research

Explore how cutting-edge research and industry collaboration in the global South are driving sustainable innovation in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This GC&E Global session will feature leading experts sharing practical approaches to decarbonization, circularity, and bio-based systems. Through a short talk, an industry case study, and an interactive discussion, discover strategies for translating research into impactful solutions across global value chains.

Session Goals & Learning Objectives

The Elsevier Foundation Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge

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).