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CHEMRAWN Committee (CHEMRAWN)

CHEMRAWN, CHEMical Research Applied to World Needs, dates from 1973. The major activity of the Committee is the organization of the CHEMRAWN series of conferences. 

CHEMRAWN VII Prize for Atmospheric and Green Chemistry—Call for Nominations

On the Effectiveness of CHEMRAWN, Chem. Int. 29(2), 2007
> chemrawn/history.html

> A Preview of CHEMRAWN XII, Chem. Int. 27(3), 2005

> Innovation in the Chemical Industry, Chem. Int. 26(5), 2004

> Chemistry for Water, Chem. Int. 26(5), 2004

> New Directions for CHEMRAWN, Chem. Int. 25(2), 2003

> Whither Green Chemistry? A Look at CHEMRAWN XIV, Chem. Int. 24(1), 2002
> Green Chemistry - CHEMRAWN Conference explores the progress and prospects of chemical research and science policy in advancing global sustainable development, by S.K. Ritter, C&EN, 16 July 2001, p.27; online > pubs.acs.org/cen
> Environmentally friendly by design - CHEMRAWN Conference explores research and policy needs for a sustainable world, C&EN, 18 Jun. 01, p.10; online > pubs.acs.org/cen
> CHEMRAWN Plan Builds on Past Successes, by M. Freemantle, C&EN, 23 Nov. 98, p.44; online>search:chemrawn
> CHEMRAWN - Spotlitghts on Science, by A. Hayes, Chairman, CHEMRAWN, Science International (ICSU Newsletter; ISSN 1011-6257) No. 64, April 1997 [full text; pdf file - 16KB]

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Overview poster [pdf - 19KB] (from GA2005 poster session)
Conferences archives listing > chemrawn/conferences.html

Projects
List of projects
Reports of Activities
> 2006-2007 (pdf file - 35KB) + Roundups from Torino (CI Nov '07)
> 2006 (pdf file - 33KB)
> 2004-2005 (pdf file - 32KB)
> 2004 (pdf file - 16KB)
> 2002-2003 (pdf file - 133KB)
> 1999-2001 (pdf file - 12KB)
> 2000 (pdf file - 63KB)
> 1997-1999 (pdf file - 10KB)
Minutes of Meetings

> Puerto Rico, 27-28 July 2008 (pdf file - 16KB)
> Paris, 24 June 2004 (pdf file - 16KB)
> Ottawa, 11 Aug 2003 (pdf file - 36KB)
> Paris, 15-16 Sep 2002 (pdf file - 48KB)
> Brisbane, 3 Jul 2001 (pdf file - 109KB)
> Paris, 4-5 Nov 2000 (pdf file - 33KB)
> Berlin, 11 Aug 1999 (pdf file - 31KB)

Terms of Reference
On behalf of the President and the Executive Committee:

(i) to identify human needs amenable to solution through chemistry with particular attention to those areas of global or multinational interest,

(ii) to serve as an international body and forum for the gathering, discussion, advancement, and dissemination of chemical knowledge deemed useful for the improvement of man and his environment,

(iii) to serve as an international, nongovernmental source of advice for the benefit of governments and international agencies with respect to chemistry and its application to world needs, and to be responsible for organizing IUPAC activities in these areas as approved by the President and the Executive Committee. The Treasurer is to be kept informed through plans, budgets, and audited accounts of activities which have financial implications. Payments from IUPAC funds must be approved by the Treasurer.
Composition and Terms of Office
(i) There shall be a standing CHEMRAWN Committee, composed of a Chairman, a Secretary, six Titular Members, and up to six Associate Members. In addition, the Treasurer shall be an ex officio Member, but without voting power.

(ii) The President in consultation with the Executive Committee shall appoint the Titular Members and the Associate Members. The CHEMRAWN Committee may propose names of persons suitably qualified for appointment.

(iii) The period of service of a Titular Member and of an Associate Member shall be four years, renewable for a further term of four years.

(iv) The Membership shall be reviewed every two years by the incoming President in consultation with the Executive Committee.

(v) The President in consultation with the Executive Committee shall appoint the Chairman and the Secretary. The CHEMRAWN Committee may propose candidates.

(vi) The period of service of the Chairman and of the Secretary shall not exceed eight years. The sum of the years of service as a Titular Member or an Associate Member and as the Chairman or the Secretary shall not exceed ten years.