UNIDO’s green chemistry programme to support network of innovators
23/07/2024
From construction to textiles, the programme, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), targets a broad range of sectors in Indonesia, Jordan, Peru, Serbia, Uganda and Ukraine.
The accelerator programme will enable start-ups and small companies from developing countries to participate in capacity-building on green chemistry and green business.
The programme will train policymakers, with a focus on the review of relevant national legislation, ensuring the support of innovation and cleaner chemical practices. As the programme develops, pilot companies will receive direct support to improve responsible sourcing, waste management and cleaner production.
Lars Ratjen, programme manager at the Center for Green Chemistry and Green Engineering at Yale University, said: “Given that this is a global programme, we are committed to ensuring that impact is achieved in the project countries and worldwide. This network provides an ideal platform for global learning, mentorship, and the application of green and sustainable practices.
“We are excited to see how the programme develops further as we commence a series of workshops over the coming months and set the stage for the exciting business accelerator component of the programme.”
Branko Dunjic of Serbia’s National Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC), added: “Green chemistry is the best chemistry and it is only a matter of time before all products and all processes will be completely sustainable, without any impact on the environment, contributing to the wellbeing of society.”
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines as "the design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances”.
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