The Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) states that in order to be eligible for grants, young scientists and researchers must submit research projects in the area of green chemistry.
The largest manufacturer of phosphate-based fertiliser in Europe, PhosAgro, the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC), and UNESCO have announced research grants in the green chemistry program.
The Pakistan National Commission for UNESCO has announced a research grant of US$30,000 for young, talented scientists as part of the Green Chemistry Research Program.
The Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) states that in order to be eligible for grants, young scientists and researchers must submit research projects in the area of green chemistry.
For creative research projects that adhere to the 12 principles of green chemistry, the Green Chemistry Research Program awards grants of up to $30,000 to scientists under the age of 39 to help them carry out their work.
Before the end of May 2023, interested researchers can submit their projects to the Pakistan National Commission (PNC) for UNESCO. Modern research into sustainable technologies now centres on green chemistry.
By using these technologies, hazardous substances produced and used in mining and in the development, production, and use of chemical products may be reduced or even completely eliminated. These could also result in energy savings, improved environmental conditions, and enhanced human health.
Young scientists have many opportunities to showcase their creativity and make significant contributions to sustainable development through research in green chemistry and related fields in biochemistry, geochemistry, biotechnology, ecology, and healthcare. In 2013, PhosAgro, IUPAC, and the International Basic Sciences Programme (IBSP) of UNESCO launched the Green Chemistry for Life project.
The programme aims to raise awareness among decision- and policy-makers, industrialists, and the general public of the great opportunities green chemistry offers in helping to address the myriad of urgent societal needs, in addition to utilising the talents of young scientists and the results of their research for the advancement of green chemistry.
The green chemistry initiative seeks to introduce safer solvents and auxiliaries while minimising the hazardous effects of waste, synthetic materials, and auxiliaries.
The promotion of the use of renewable raw materials and the development of analytical methodologies to reduce or eliminate the toxicity of these elements to human health and the environment are the other goals of this initiative.
Green chemistry needs to be promoted because it naturally produces accident-prevention substances that are safer, reducing the risk of chemical accidents like releases, explosions, and fires.