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IUPAC Strategic Plan 2000-2001

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The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) was formed in 1919 by chemists from industry and academia. Over eight decades, the Union has succeeded in fostering worldwide communications in the chemical sciences and in uniting chemistry - academic, industrial and governmental - in a common language. IUPAC has long been recognized as the world authority on chemical nomenclature, terminology, standardized methods for measurement, atomic weights, and many other critically evaluated data. The Union has long sponsored major international meetings that range from specialized scientific symposia to CHEMRAWN meetings with societal impact.

Two years ago, following a series of meetings to obtain input from leaders in chemistry in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, IUPAC redefined its mission and established goals and strategies to guide its approach to the shaping of the chemical sciences and the service of chemistry in a rapidly changing world. The IUPAC Strategic Plan, 2000-2001 updates the initial Strategic Plan published in 1998.

Mission Statement

Long-Range Goals

Goals and Strategic Thrusts -- 2000-2001

Implementation and Updating of the Strategic Plan

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