Elevate the understanding of green chemistry’s role in shaping a sustainable global economy and society.
2nd GreenChemAfrica
African Training School on Green Chemistry and
Environmental Sustainability
Benguerir from 20 to 25/26 April 2025
2nd GreenChemAfrica
Summary
Application for the second edition of African Training School on Green Chemistry And Environmental Sustainability (GreenChemAfrica) is open now. We invite top-ranked African students, early career researchers, and professionals to participate in this cutting-edge educational initiative in Africa. GreenChemAfrica is a unique week-long experience offering an invaluable opportunity to be in a real contact with the world’s most renowned and authoritative scientists in the field of green chemistry and environmental sustainability.
Description of the event
GreenChemAfrica offers the African continent a world-class educational experience which, through its flexibility, will allow to follow and stay up to date with the latest advances in the field of green chemistry. The second edition of GreenChemAfrica will be held at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Benguerir – Morocco from 20 to 25/26 April 2025. This event will welcome passionate and enthusiastic students, early career researchers, and professionals from various countries across Africa. The official language of the training school is English.
During this week-long program, selected candidates will engage in a series of activities, including lectures delivered by world-renowned and distinguished scientists and industry experts in the field of sustainable chemistry and hands-on projects. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to create networks, discuss their research and raise their daily life challenges related to chemistry, and hold discussions during the open sessions. The experience is pivotal in developing life-long green chemistry champions.
Empowering Sustainable Chemistry Leaders
The objectives of 2nd GreenChemAfrica 2025 are centered on cultivating a deep understanding and commitment to green chemistry among early career scientists and industrial professionals. The program aims to:
Testimonials
“It was an enriching experience and a great privilege to be trained by some of the world’s renowned Professors in the field of Green Chemistry ”
Nqobizitha Roselyn NDEBELE
Lecturer & PhD candidate at National University of Science & Technology, Zimbabwe
“We got the privilege to take lectures from distinguished researchers and professors. Each speaker’s journey and accomplishment was an inspiring example to follow”
Kaoutar EL MAHI
Phd student at Faculty of Science and technology of Mohammedia, Morocco
“As I reflect on this experience, I am filled with optimism for the future. Here’s to the friendships forged, the knowledge acquired, and the collective journey toward a brighter, more environmentally conscious future.”
Raghda Yazidi
Ph.D. student, University, Tunis
“The program’s meticulous organization and thoughtful care for participants were evident at every turn.”
Rassil HAYDER
PhD Student at Center National Research Science Materials CNRSM, Borj Cedria Tunisia
“I am so happy to have been a part of this enriching experience and to have the opportunity to meet and interact with scientists and researchers from Morocco and around the world”.
Ouarda EL HANI
Ph.D. student, Université Hassan II de Casablanca, Morocco
“It was incredibly inspiring to connect with fellow young researchers of African origin from across the continent. I am eager to join forces together to effect positive change in the fields of Green Chemistry and Environmental Sustainability.”
Bala NAMATA ABBA
Assistant professor, Université d'Agadez, Niger
“I wholeheartedly recommend this school program to any researcher looking to embark on a career in the field of green chemistry”
Abdessamad BELGADAA
Post doctoral researcher, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Morocco
“I was thrilled by the organization and execution of this noble initiative. I encourage others to look forward to the next edition of the GreenChemAfrica training school.”
Emmanuel ONCHE
Technical Support Specialist, Cloud Banking Infrastructure, Nigeria
“Each session ignited a passion for integrating green chemistry principles and sustainable development into real-world applications.”
Abdelghani GHANAM
Postdoctoral researcher, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University Morocco
“The lecturers’ incredible breadth of knowledge and experience ensured that every moment was an insightful opportunity to learn and grow as a researcher in sustainability and green chemistry.”
Omar EL HAWARY
Ph.D. student
“I am deeply grateful for the unwavering support and camaraderie from the esteemed community at GreenChemAfrica training school. Your dedication to excellence and sustainability is truly inspiring.”
Ahmed Yassine BOUSSIF
Ph.D. student
Learning Content
The courses at 2nd GreenChemAfrica 2025 encompass a broad range of topics in green chemistry, aimed at promoting sustainable practices in chemical sciences. Key areas include:
Introduction to Green Chemistry
Learning the fundamentals of green chemistry including the 12 guiding principles and their applications. The integration of green chemistry in innovation management and industrial settings will be overviewed with a focus on the concept of good environmental stewardship and sustainable practices.
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Global
Renewable feedstock and recycling
Learning the potential of secondary resources as feedstock and deepening knowledge about to current practices of upcycling, downcycling, and reclaiming different types of biomasses and wastes into drop-in chemicals and building blocks.
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Greening organic synthesis
Learning the basics for sustainable organic synthesis pathways including use of benign catalysts, photochemistry, reactive and continuous polymer synthesis, supramolecular design and non-covalent divergent and convergent assembly.
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Greening inorganic synthesis
Getting insights and inventory of inorganic elements at risk and learning about the emerging technologies applied in sustainable inorganic chemistry spanning from sol-gel process, organic templating, chemical vapor deposition, low-temperature solid phase reactions, etc.
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Greening solvents and media
Learning the tools and metrics for solvent selection, and alternative green media such as bioderived solvents, ionic liquids, subcritical & supercritical fluids, etc., and their integration in clean processes and (bio)chemical pathways.
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Greening Processes
Learning the necessary skills, equipment, and techniques to analyze, measure, and optimize the design of clean (bio)chemical processes and potential alternatives including solvent-free processes, flow chemistry, intensification technologies, etc., toward integration in sustainable industrial settings.
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Life Cycle, Sustainability Assessments and modeling
Obtaining basic insights into Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA) and Circular Economy such as the definition of relevant indicators, their collection, modeling, and processing for green chemical pathways from cradle to cradle.
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John Warner
President WarnerBabcock Institute, USA
Mary M. Kirchhoff
American Chemical Society (Retired)
Senior Professor and Institute Director
University of York and Fudan University
Professor of Green Chemistry Education, Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence University of York
Dr.-Ing., Associate Professor, Sichuan University, P. R. China
Dr, Co-Founder and Executive Director
Beyond Benign
Professor, Director of URD ABI, France
Professor, Canada Research Chair of Green Chemistry, Queen’s University, Canada
Professor, University of Bologna, Italy
Professor, Chair of Inorganic Molecular Chemistry, TU Dresden, Germany
Research Director CNRS, University Montpellier, France
Lead Science and Technology Associate, LIST – Luxembourg
Professor, Director SUSMAT-RC, UM6P
Detailled Program
Dive into Green Chemistry and Environmental Sustainability with us at 2nd GreenChemAfrica 2025, Benguerir, April 20-25/26. Unlock workshops, keynotes, and more in our detailed program. Start shaping a sustainable future today.
Application
The 2nd GreenChemAfrica is open to scientists and industrials. The applicants need to check their eligibility depending on their current position:
PhD Students
- Must have completed a master’s degree in Organic/Inorganic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field.
- Must be registered as full-time at 3rd or 4th year PhD program at an eligible Moroccan institution or accredited African University or freshly graduated (no more than one year prior to GreenChemAfrica start date).
- Be fluent in English
Postgraduates
- Must have postdoctoral status at an accredited Moroccan/African institution.
- Must not exceed three years in their postdoctoral status, from the date of graduation from PhD program.
- Be fluent in English
Early Career Professors
- Holding a faculty position at Moroccan/African institutions for no more than three years.
- Be eligible to supervise graduate students.
- May apply if their date of appointment is no more than five years prior to GreenChemAfrica start date
- Be fluent in English
Industry Professionals
- Must hold at least an engineering degree with a background in chemistry
- Must be employee by an industrial company
- Be fluent in English
Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. CET, January 31, 2025.
Applicants will be notified of acceptance by February 14, 2025
Payments are due by 11:59 p.m. CET, March 15, 2025
Fees
| Participant* | Fees |
| PhD Students, Postgraduates, Early Career Professors | Fellowships will be granted for selected candidates |
| Industry Professionals | to be communicated later |
* Limited spots available
Application Package
The applicants need to submit the following in the online application portal:
An updated curriculum vitae (CV) or résumé. The document should include your current affiliation and contact information.
Transcripts of graduate-level coursework (apply only to Ph.D. students)
Two reference letters from your faculty, research, or industrial advisors
An extended statement of purpose (2 pages) addressing the following questions:
- How will your skills or qualities benefit this program?
- Clearly state why you are interested in this training school program.
- What are the challenges (key-questions) you expect to solve or mitigate (answer) by participating in this program?
Educational committee
Organizing committee
Prof. Youssef Habibi
Prof. Hamid Kaddami
Prof. Sylvain Caillol
Prof. Driss Cherqaoui
Assist. Prof. Saloua Fertahi
Assist. Prof. Imane Bjij
Assist. Prof. Larbi Oularbi
Dr Abdelhaq Benkaddour
Ms Manal Outtaouchi
Ms Bouchra Lyassaai
Ms Sara Benhaida
Financial support
Endorsement
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