Engagement of early-career scientists in sustainable chemistry: science policy perspectives

Abstract

As global sustainability challenges become more complex and interconnected, the engagement of scientists, and specifically early-career chemists in policymaking, is gaining urgency. This perspective highlights the current status of science policy engagement in chemistry across all continents. It identifies key institutional models, regional disparities and opportunities for action. Using examples from Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia and Oceania, we explore how chemists are engaging and shaping the science policy interface. We argue that coordinated frameworks, youth-driven initiatives and regionally grounded strategies are essential for advancing sustainable chemistry on a global scale.