Green and Sustainable Chemistry (GASC)
National Group
Our Purpose
The evidence of global climate change, rapid declining of biodiversity, resource shortages are prevalent, calling for societal corrections in the way we live, think and work. Chemistry, the main driver of making things, should take on the responsibility to lead the research, training and debate in this major correction. To enable and accelerate this societal transformation in Australia, it is paramount that we establish a new RACI Division to promote circular, sustainable and green chemistry.
The Green and Sustainable Chemistry (GASC) National Group aims to support all members by:
• Providing networking opportunities for all chemists and chemical/environmental engineers working in this field;
• Forming a collective force for advocating Green and Sustainable Chemistry (GASC) in chemistry education, practice,
innovation and engaging with industry.
• Facilitating the debate for changes in government policies and regulations.
• Disseminating key research findings in the field by hosting symposia and conferences.
• Encouraging and supporting students to work in the field of green and sustainable chemistry and technologies.
• Providing a ‘home’ for chemists and chemical/environmental engineers who are more interdisciplinary, working towards green
and sustainable solutions.
Our History
In 2019, more than 80 researchers in Australia in the field of chemistry, chemical engineering and materials science and engineering had come together and held the 1st International Conference on Clean Technologies for a Blue Planet on the Gold Coast (https://www.griffith.edu.au/queensland-micro-nanotechnology-centre/news-events/clean-technologies ). This event marked the most recent precursor of this National Group, bringing together and connecting diverse areas in taking on some of the associated grand challenges facing humanity. GASC aims to be inclusive and aspires to achieve outcomes that cannot be achieved if we continue to work in isolated clusters.
1ST AUSTRALIAN CONFERENCE ON GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE
CHEMISTRY AND ENGINEERING
HAVE YOU HEARD OF 'GREEN CHEMISTRY & PRACTICE'?
Come and meet the original thinkers, book authors: Profs. Paul Anastas and John C. Warner. Let’s celebrate the 25th anniversary of the birth of ‘Green Chemistry’ at this Australian event.
OUR CONFERENCE THEMES
The Organising Committee warmly welcomes you to attend the 1st Australian Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering in Cairns, Queensland. This face-to-face conference will be centered towards all of the various aspects of Green Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering including:
• Affordable and Clean Energy
• Clean water
• Environmental Monitoring and Remediation
• Waste Valorisation
• Responsible and Clean Production
• Biotechnology and Food Security
• Industry Innovation and Disruptive Technologies
• Education
The two-and-half-days conference has jam-packed three panel discussions on the topics of future energy, industry-academia collaborations, and green chemistry education, and three co-design workshops about sustainable mining, agriculture, and healthcare operations. Moreover, two sessions of Business Planning 123 will be offered to the conference attendees to understand entrepreneurship and the steps of becoming one.
Excitingly, here you will meet the Queensland Chief Scientist, Prof. Bronwyn Harch, the President of Australian Academy of Science, Prof. Chennupati Jagadish, and the authors of the 1st ever book on green chemistry - ‘Green Chemistry: Theory and Practice’ (1998). Profs. Paul Anastas & John Warner will happily sign your copy.
Dates: Sunday 2 July 2023 to Wednesday 5 July 2023
Venue: Shangri-La The Marina Hotel
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
REGISTER HERE