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Helena Belchior Rocha, Speaker at Catalysis and Green Chemistry Congress
ISCTE-Institituto Universitário de Lisboa, Portugal
Title : The link of green chemistry with community sustainable intervention

Abstract:

Green chemistry, also known as sustainable chemistry, focuses on designing chemical processes and products that minimize environmental impact, reduce the use of hazardous substances, and promote sustainability. When combined with community intervention, it can contribute to achieving sustainability goals in a broader context like environmental protection, public health, education and outreach, collaboration and partnership, economic development and policy advocacy.The aim of this presentation is to show how these dimensions can be put into practice to achieve community sustainable intervention when linked with green chemistry. By integrating green chemistry principles into community intervention efforts, communities can drive sustainable practices, raise awareness, foster collaboration, and promote the long-term well-being of both the environment and the community in collaborative projects, local regulations, research and innovation (partnership with universities), urban planning and interdisciplinary collaboration. This approach supports the transition towards a more sustainable and environmentally conscious society. By working together, these groups can identify sustainability challenges, develop solutions, and implement green chemistry practices that benefit the community as a whole

Audience Take Away

  • By illustrating the practical applications of green chemistry in community interventions, we are giving the audience actionable insights and tools to make a tangible difference. This approach not only enhances their learning but also empowers them to contribute to a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly community
  • Provides networking opportunities for the audience to connect with experts, practitioners, and other community members who have experience with green chemistry interventions. Networking can lead to collaborative projects and shared learning
  • By presenting specific examples of how green chemistry interventions have successfully addressed environmental challenges in other communities, helps the audience envision how they can apply similar solutions to their own context
  • Sharing case studies of communities that have successfully implemented with green chemistry in community interventions, the challenges faced and the strategies they used to overcome obstacles, lead to more accuracy of design strategies

Biography:

Helena Belchior Rocha has a PhD in Social Work, is an Assistant professor at ISCTE- University Institute of Lisbon in the Department of Political Science and Public Policies and deputy director of the Transversal Skills Laboratory. Integrated researcher at CIES, Centre for Research and Studies in Sociology, linked to national and international research projects, namely 2 from Marie Curie Actions. Author of papers and communications at national and international congresses, in the areas of social work theory and methodology, environment, sustainability, community Intervention, ethics, human rights, social policies and Well-being, education and soft skills. Member of the Editorial Board of national/international journals.

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