Commonwealth Chemistry engages with all Commonwealth countries and operates with a mission to inspire, celebrate and elevate the role and practice of the chemical sciences for the benefit of Commonwealth nations and their people.
Commonwealth Chemistry was established in 2020. Bound together in the spirit of the Commonwealth, they champion equal opportunity for all, drive innovation, and promote excellence in the chemical sciences. Their guiding principle is equal and inclusive representation from all Commonwealth nations, with the recognition that those with greater resources will contribute more to support those with less.
Membership of Commonwealth Chemistry is open to all Commonwealth nations with or without a national chemical society. Their current membership covers over 90,000 chemical scientists from 28 national chemicals societies and 2 Associate Members representing scientific institutions in their country.
The activities and initiatives of Commonwealth Chemistry focus on the contribution of chemistry to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. They include a physical biennial Congress, an annual virtual posters event, and webinars on topics including enhancing research collaboration across the Commonwealth, access to research infrastructure, and empowerment of women chemists.
Commonwealth Chemistry is also committed to nurturing, supporting and creating opportunities for the next generation of talent through our Early Career Network.