We’re proud to share a new open-access perspective published in RSC Sustainability by the Science for Policy Team at the International Younger Chemists Network (IYCN).
🧪📜 “Engagement of early-career scientists in sustainable chemistry: science policy perspectives,” written by Lovish Raheja, Francisca J. Benítez, José Ferraz-Caetano, Maulline G. Leviev, Aanchal Saxena, and Anna Isabel Becker, explores how early-career chemists can meaningfully contribute to sustainability-oriented policymaking—and why their inclusion is no longer optional, but essential.
🔍 The article highlights:
* The growing role of early-career scientists in science-policy interfaces
* Regional perspectives on engagement across Africa, the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Oceania
* Existing institutional pathways and youth-led platforms enabling participation
* Key recommendations to strengthen science-policy ecosystems for sustainable chemistry
This work reflects IYCN’s commitment to bridging science, policy, and youth leadership, ensuring that the next generation of chemists is equipped not just to generate knowledge—but to help shape decisions that drive sustainable impact.
🔗 Read the full article (Open Access): https://doi.org/10.1039/D5SU00550G
Science for Policy | Early-Career Chemists Shaping Sustainable Futures
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