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Dear readers, Welcome to the May 2022 issue of the Brussels News Updates (BNU)! This EuChemS monthly newsletter is intended for chemists, policy makers, entrepreneurs and citizens in Europe and beyond who are interested in what’s happening in the world of chemistry. We aim to keep our readers up to date on the latest chemistry and science-policy related news, such as awards, consultations, and various events.
What to expect in this issue:
European Highlights
- Conference on the Future of Europe concludes on Europe Day
- Chemical Weapons Convention came into force 25 years ago
- Consultation on loosening GMO regulations stirs debate
- STOA and STS looks at expanding Green Deal beyond the borders of Europe
- ERC publishes 2021 grantees, closes 2022 applications and releases figures
- ALLEA calls for the modernisation of the patent law to suit open science
What's new at EuChemS
- EuChemS at ECC8: awards, exhibition, thematic sessions
- “The Nitrogen Element – Sustainable food production?” workshop successfully held
- EuChemS continues policy advisory activities
Consultations and Roadmaps
- European Commission Public Consultations and Roadmaps
- European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) public consultations
- European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) public consultations
Calls for Funding and Awards
- Calls open for EuChemS awards and calls for nominations, ERC, Horizon Europe
EuChemS Events
- 10th International Conference on Mechanochemistry and Mechanical Alloying
- Mechanochemistry Meets Industry II – Economic considerations and business perspectives-
- XLVI “Attilio Corbella” International Summer School on Organic Synthesis
Other Events
- Colloquium Spectroscopium Internationale XLII
- Helenski Chemicals Forum
- ONE HEALTH – ENVIRONMENT- SOCIETY conference
You are invited to share this newsletter with your network as you see fit! Is there anything that you would like to read about in the next issue of the BNU? Let us know!
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Conference on the Future of Europe concludes on Europe Day 9 May marks Europe Day – on the anniversary of signing the Schuman Declaration, European states celebrate the unity of the continent. The closing ceremony of the year-long Conference on the Future of Europe was held on this symbolic day. The Conference on the Future of Europe gave an opportunity to citizens to actively take part in the democratic process, and engage with the European Union and its upcoming prospects. Read more about it here.
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Chemical Weapons Convention came into force 25 years ago 29 April marks the 25th anniversary of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) – on this occasion, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) called all CWC members and signatories – including EuChemS – to reaffirm their commitment to make the world free of chemical weaponry. Read our full debrief here.
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Consultation on loosening GMO regulations stirs debate The European Union’s strict stance on genetically engineered crops may loosen after a consultation opened on the 29 April. These developments were brought forward due to the increasing need for ensuring food security and keeping the agriculture business competitive in light of the long-term changes caused by global warming as well as the immediate effects of the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the food market. Read the full article here.
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STOA and STS looks at expanding Green Deal beyond the borders of Europe Science and Technology in Society forum (STS forum) and the European Parliament’s Panel for the Future of Science and Technology (STOA) jointly organised the high-level conference “From a European to a Global Green Deal”. MEP Christian Ehler, chair of the event’s co-organiser STOA expressed his strong stance on the the EU’s need for unity on matters of science, and the importance of scientific policymaking
Read more about it here.
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ERC publishes 2021 grantees, closes 2022 applications and releases figures On 28 April, applications for the European research Council (ERC) Advanced grants were closed. The ERC Scientific council allocated an approximate 555 million euros to these projects altogether, although this number may still be subject to change. ERC released preliminary data on this year’s applications, as well as the winners of and statistics about the 2021 grants.
Learn more about it here.
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ALLEA calls for the modernisation of the patent law to suit open science The European Federation of Academies of Sciences and Humanities (ALLEA) have published a statement on the relations of the intellectual property (IP) law and open science in April. The statement concludes that, while the IP law provides a framework in which open science can operate, the patent law is not up to the standards of open science, therefore ALLEA calls for its modernisation.
Read more about it here.
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EuChemS at ECC8: awards, exhibition, thematic sessions
Prestigious EuChemS awardees will talk at the 8thEuChemS Chemistry Congress (ECC8) late this August in Lisbon. Alongside the award ceremonies, EuChemS is organising thematic sessions. In addition to events and ceremonies, you will be able to approach EuChemS representatives in the exhibition hall during the entire congress.
Read more here.
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“The Nitrogen Element – Sustainable food production?” workshop successfully held A versatile group of experts from a wide range of backgrounds from academia to industry discussed sustainable agriculture and ammonia production during the most recent EuChemS policy workshop “The Nitrogen Element – Sustainable food production?” The event, held on 26 April, had a significant turnout, with participants attending from all around the world. The recording of the event will soon be available on the EuChemS YouTube channel. Until then, you can refresh your memory by taking a look at the twitter thread recapping the events. Read more about it here.
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EuChemS continues policy advisory activities EuChemS continues to carry out its policy activities by contributing to the high-level European Commission initiatives it was invited to. On 25 April, EuChemS Secretary-General Nineta Hrastelj represented the organisation on the second meeting of the Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform. On 18 May, EuChemS president Floris Rutjes will take part in the 3rd meeting of the High Level Roundtable on the implementation of the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability on behalf of EuChemS.
Read more about it here.
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European Commission Public Consultations and Roadmaps A number of consultations and roadmaps put forward by the European Commission are currently open: ________________________________
European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) public consultations A number of consultations put forward by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) are currently open. In addition, a range of Restriction proposals, Testing proposals and Harmonised classification and labelling consultations are also available – we invite you to take a look at them here. ___________________________________
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) public consultations
A number of consultations put forward by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) are currently open: You can take a look at it all here.
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EUCHEMS EVENTS CALENDAR
For more details on the upcoming events from the EuChemS Events Calendar, which is being updated on a regular basis, please click here. |
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10th International Conference on Mechanochemistry and Mechanical Alloying 6 – 10 June 2022
Hybrid: online / Cagliari, Italy
https://bit.ly/3tXg0Xw
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Mechanochemistry Meets Industry II – Economic considerations and business perspectives
10 June 2022
Via Università 40 – Cagliari, Italy
https://bit.ly/37vWdHs
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XLVI “Attilio Corbella” International Summer School on Organic Synthesis 12 – 16 June 2022
Palazzo Feltrinelli, Italy
https://bit.ly/3v6V6FW
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