Venice – PhosAgro is the general partner for the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) Summer School on Green Chemistry, which was held this year from 30 June to 5 July 2024 in a hybrid format: at Ca’ Foscari University in Venice, Italy, and online. Some 70 young scientists from 22 countries and 25 top instructors from 11 countries took part in the event.
The Summer School was held for the 16th time and for the 7th time with PhosAgro’s support. This year’s participants worked on the following topics: benign synthesis routes, green catalysis, green chemistry for energy, alternative solvents, renewable and green raw materials, clean processes in chemistry, green chemistry education and sustainable polymers.
In his opening remarks, the Chairman of the IUPAC Summer School on Green Chemistry and President of the Green Sciences for Sustainable Development Foundation, Professor Francesco Trotta of the University of Turin, thanked PhosAgro for its long-term support of young scientists, adding that, from now on, the event would be dedicated to safeguarding the legacy of Professor Pietro Tundo, of Ca’ Foscari University, who passed away in 2023.
“The Summer School on Green Chemistry was held for the first time in 1998, at the initiative of Pietro Tundo, who remained the Chairman of the School following its establishment. With PhosAgro’s financial support, our event has come to play an essential role in promoting basic sciences, sharing knowledge and establishing international contacts. Today, the School provides scientists and researchers from all over the world with an opportunity to meet, opening up the possibility of future collaboration,” said Professor Trotta.
Professor Natalia Tarasova, Director of the Institute of Chemistry and Problems of Sustainable Development at the D. I. Mendeleev Russian University of Chemical Technology and a former President of IUPAC, said: “Professor Tundo was a true scientific romantic. He always believed that science would help make our lives better and create a safe environment for future generations. He also made a huge contribution to the development of green chemistry in Russia. By continuing the Summer School, we, together with our partners, are building on his substantial scientific legacy. The School has had a major impact on scientific progress, fuelling interest in discoveries and new avenues of thought. By working with talented young scientists, we are helping protect the planet and creating a sustainable future,” said Professor Tarasova.
Siroj Loikov, First Deputy CEO of PhosAgro, said: “Supporting science is a long-term investment in the future of our planet. That’s why we have been engaged in fruitful collaboration with UNESCO and IUPAC in the field of green technologies for many years, helping young scientists in their research. The Summer School is a key project for PhosAgro and IUPAC. It provides an excellent opportunity for talented researchers to come together and discuss their projects and scientific ideas. To take on global challenges such as climate change, waste management and threats to biodiversity conservation.
“It was Professor Tundo who breathed life into our unique project. He was a giant in the field and the author of countless groundbreaking works in organic chemistry and environmental impact reduction, a man with a truly big heart. He put everything he had into helping young people and played a huge role in educating the next generation of top scientists. Thanks to Professor Tundo, dozens of extraordinary research projects have been selected as part of our Green Chemistry for Life grant programme and received funding from PhosAgro. And it was Professor Tundo who invited PhosAgro to become a long-term partner of the IUPAC Summer School on Green Chemistry.
“Professor Tundo’s name is printed in bold letters in the annals of chemistry. His memory will forever remain in his legacy, his accomplishments and his students,” said Mr Loikov.
The Summer School was held for the 16th time and for the 7th time with PhosAgro’s support. This year’s participants worked on the following topics: benign synthesis routes, green catalysis, green chemistry for energy, alternative solvents, renewable and green raw materials, clean processes in chemistry, green chemistry education and sustainable polymers.
In his opening remarks, the Chairman of the IUPAC Summer School on Green Chemistry and President of the Green Sciences for Sustainable Development Foundation, Professor Francesco Trotta of the University of Turin, thanked PhosAgro for its long-term support of young scientists, adding that, from now on, the event would be dedicated to safeguarding the legacy of Professor Pietro Tundo, of Ca’ Foscari University, who passed away in 2023.
“The Summer School on Green Chemistry was held for the first time in 1998, at the initiative of Pietro Tundo, who remained the Chairman of the School following its establishment. With PhosAgro’s financial support, our event has come to play an essential role in promoting basic sciences, sharing knowledge and establishing international contacts. Today, the School provides scientists and researchers from all over the world with an opportunity to meet, opening up the possibility of future collaboration,” said Professor Trotta.
Professor Natalia Tarasova, Director of the Institute of Chemistry and Problems of Sustainable Development at the D. I. Mendeleev Russian University of Chemical Technology and a former President of IUPAC, said: “Professor Tundo was a true scientific romantic. He always believed that science would help make our lives better and create a safe environment for future generations. He also made a huge contribution to the development of green chemistry in Russia. By continuing the Summer School, we, together with our partners, are building on his substantial scientific legacy. The School has had a major impact on scientific progress, fuelling interest in discoveries and new avenues of thought. By working with talented young scientists, we are helping protect the planet and creating a sustainable future,” said Professor Tarasova.
Siroj Loikov, First Deputy CEO of PhosAgro, said: “Supporting science is a long-term investment in the future of our planet. That’s why we have been engaged in fruitful collaboration with UNESCO and IUPAC in the field of green technologies for many years, helping young scientists in their research. The Summer School is a key project for PhosAgro and IUPAC. It provides an excellent opportunity for talented researchers to come together and discuss their projects and scientific ideas. To take on global challenges such as climate change, waste management and threats to biodiversity conservation.
“It was Professor Tundo who breathed life into our unique project. He was a giant in the field and the author of countless groundbreaking works in organic chemistry and environmental impact reduction, a man with a truly big heart. He put everything he had into helping young people and played a huge role in educating the next generation of top scientists. Thanks to Professor Tundo, dozens of extraordinary research projects have been selected as part of our Green Chemistry for Life grant programme and received funding from PhosAgro. And it was Professor Tundo who invited PhosAgro to become a long-term partner of the IUPAC Summer School on Green Chemistry.
“Professor Tundo’s name is printed in bold letters in the annals of chemistry. His memory will forever remain in his legacy, his accomplishments and his students,” said Mr Loikov.