Do you have an innovative project that uses green and sustainable chemistry to address climate challenges while advancing gender equality in the Global South? This is your opportunity to turn your idea into action!

Submit your proposal to the Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge 2026 and compete for two prizes of USD 25,000 each. The initiative, promoted by the Elsevier Foundation in partnership with Elsevier’s Chemistry journals, seeks impactful solutions that promote Climate Action (SDG 13) and Gender Equality (SDG 5).

The top 5 finalists will have the chance to present their projects at the 10th Green and Sustainable Chemistry Conference in Dresden, Germany.

Application deadline: October 1, 2025.

For more information and to apply, visit: https://elsevierfoundation.org/chemistry-for-climate-action-challenge


Fonte: María José Dávila Rodríguez (Elsevier)