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The BNU newsletter keeps you up to date on the latest chemistry-related and science-policy news, awards, consultations, and upcoming events in Europe and beyond. This month, we bring you the news about: \u2013 the updated EuChemS Periodic Table; \u2013 EuChemS discussing green and sustainable chemistry; \u2013 the EuChemS webinars; \u2013 the Global Methane Pledge; \u2013 new restrictions on Persistent Organic Pollutants in waste; \u2013 most recent Fit for 55 package updates; \u2013 the co-operation on intellectual property management; \u2013 \u2026 and much more news impacting science and research in Europe! Is there anything that you would like to read about in the next issue of the BNU? Let us know! Is this your first BNU reading?\u00a0 [4]Subscribe now [4]\u00a0to our BNU for your monthly updates! [The new colour of Carbon in the EuChemS Periodic Table] THE NEW COLOUR OF CARBON IN THE EUCHEMS PERIODIC TABLE On 3 November, the European Chemical Society (EuChemS) released an updated version of its iconic Periodic Table, first produced for the International Year of the Periodic Table in 2019 (IYPT19). The colour of carbon in the EuChemS Periodic Table has been changed from green to partially green, red, and grey, denoting plentiful supply, a serious threat in the next 100 years, and elements from conflict minerals respectively. Read the full article here [5]. EUCHEMS DISCUSSING GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY Various chemistry events focusing on sustainability were organised this month. As an important contributor to this topic, the European Chemical Society took part in the discussion on green and sustainable chemistry by participating in two major events: the first \u201cGlobal Sustainable Chemistry Week\u201d and the \u201c6th Green & Sustainable Chemistry Conference\u201d. Read more about it here [6]. [EuChemS Awards procedures explained in 6 minutes] EUCHEMS AWARDS NOMINATION PROCESS EXPLAINED IN 7 MINUTES! EuChemS organised on 9 November an online _Information Session_ on its Awards. The event was opened by Floris Rutjes, EuChemS President. Currently, four calls for the EuChemS Awards are open until 31 December 2021 (18:00 CET). Short videos summarising the procedures for these awards are available on the EuChemS YouTube Channel. These videos were shown during this online _Information Session_ and each last up to 7 minutes. Read more about it here [7]. FROM EU INSTITUTIONS TO COP26, METHANE IS UNDER THE MICROSCOPE On 21 October, members of the committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) adopted a resolution on the EU strategy to reduce methane emissions and called on the European Commission to present actions and targets to reach this goal by 2030. The ENVI committee also called for a binding global agreement on methane at COP26, held from 31 October to 12 November in Glasgow. Methane is the second largest contributor to the climate crisis: over a short-term period, it is about 80 times more potent at warming the climate than carbon dioxide. As most methane emissions come from human activities \u2013 mainly from the agricultural, waste, and the energy sectors \u2013 MEPs asked for a mandatory monitoring, reporting and verification of these sectors and emphasised the need to implement methane leak detection and repair programmes. Read more about it here [8]. [POPs] NEW LIMITS FOR ORGANIC POLLUTANTS IN WASTE On 28 October, the European Commission adopted a proposal to eliminate Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) present in waste. The proposal, in line with the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability, tightens the limits for these harmful chemicals in waste: as POPs can still be found in waste, they may re-enter the economy when it is recycled and the resulting materials are used in new products. Read the full article here [9]. EXPERTS CALL FOR A MORE AMBITIOUS FIT FOR 55 PACKAGE The energy aspects of the \u201cFit for 55 package\u201d have been discussed during a public hearing organised by the European Parliament Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) on 9 November. Members of the ITRE Committee exchanged views on this topic with experts from academia, industry, and NGOs, who called for a more ambitious Fit for 55 package. The focus was on the revision of the Energy Efficiency Directive and the Renewable Energy Directive. Read more about it here [10]. [Intellectual property] MORE COLLABORATION ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY TO ENSURE MARKET UPTAKE OF RESEARCH RESULTS WITHIN THE EU On 10 November, the European Commission Directorate General Research and Innovation (DG RTD), the European Innovation Council (EIC), SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA), and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) signed a letter of intent for co-operation on intellectual property (IP) management. This commitment will enhance efforts of coordination between all parties in the field of IP management. Read the full article here [11]. WOMEN AND GIRLS IN STEM FORUM: A STEP CLOSER TO GENDER EQUALITY? On 28 October, the Girls Go Circular initiative, in collaboration with the European Commission, Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DG EAC), organised the first edition of the Women and Girls in STEM Forum. This online forum gathered researchers, professionals, and stakeholders in STEM and equal opportunities to discuss the challenge of eliminating gender bias and achieving gender equality in digital and STEM-related disciplines. Read more about it here [12]. [Studying Sustainable Chemistry in Germany] STUDYING SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY IN GERMANY The Leuphana University in L\u00fcneburg, Germany, is offering a Professional Master\u2019s Programme in Sustainable Chemistry M.Sc. tailored for working professionals with a background in chemistry. For 4 semesters, students will be taught how to understand and apply chemistry in the context of sustainability. Learn more about it here [13]. EUROPEAN COMMISSION PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS AND ROADMAPS A number of consultations and roadmaps put forward by the European Commission are currently open: * Air quality \u2013 Revision of EU rules [14] (public consultation) Deadline: 16 December 2021 * Revision of the EU general pharmaceuticals legislation [15] (public consultation) Deadline: 21 December 2021 * Digitalising the energy sector \u2013 EU action plan [16] (public consultation) Deadline: 24 January 2022 ________________________________ European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) public consultations A number of consultations put forward by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) are currently open. * Consultation on OEL proposal [17] Deadline: 26 November 2021 You can take a look at them\u00a0here [18]. ___________________________________ European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) public consultations A number of consultations put forward by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) are currently open. * Assessment Report on the active substance Glyphosate [19] Deadline: 22 November 2021 * Phthalates: draft opinion and exposure protocol open for public consultation [20] Deadline: 16 December 2021 You can\u00a0take a look\u00a0at it all\u00a0here [21]. 2021 EUCHEMS LECTURE AWARD Submit your nomination HERE [22]. Deadline: 31 December 2021 _____________________________ 2021 EuChemS Award for Service Submit your nomination HERE [23]. Deadline: 31 December 2021 _____________________________ 2021 EuChemS Historical Landmarks Award Submit your nomination HERE [24]. Deadline: 31 December 2021 _____________________________ MEMBERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL AWARD COMMITTEE FOR EUROPEAN CHEMISTRY GOLD MEDAL (IACM) Submit your nomination HERE [25]. Deadline: 31 December 2021 _____________________________ EUCHEMS FEMALE ORGANIC CHEMIST OF THE YEAR 2021 Submit your nomination HERE [26]. Deadline: 31 December 2021 _____________________________ EUCHEMS DIVISION OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY AWARD FOR SERVICE 2021 Submit your nomination HERE [27]. Deadline: 31 December 2021 _____________________________ MSCA CALLS Four Marie Sk\u0142odowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) calls for funding are open: * MSCA Researchers at Risk 2021 Deadline: 6 January 2022 * MSCA Cofund 2021 Deadline: 10 February 2022 * MSCA Staff Exchanges 2021 Deadline: 9 March 2022 You are invited to take a look at them\u00a0here [28]. _____________________________ ERC CALLS Three European Research Council (ERC) calls for funding are open: * Starting Grants Deadline: 13 January 2022 * Public Engagement Award Deadline: 3 February 2022 * Consolidator Grants Deadline: 17 March 2022 You are invited to take a look at them here [29]. _____________________________ EIT FOOD CALL FOR PROPOSALS 2022 Find out more about it here [30]. Deadline: 14 January 2022 [euchemsbanner-1200x300] [31] EUCHEMS EVENTS CALENDAR In the current environment and status of COVID-19, some events are being postponed or cancelled. 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