Long-Range Goals
To further its mission, IUPAC has established a set of long-range Goals
and has formulated strategic thrusts that are aimed at achieving each
of the Goals. The Goals are summarized here, and access to the complete
set of Goals and Strategic Thrusts are provided.
1. IUPAC will serve as a scientific, international, non-governmental
body in objectively addressing global issues involving the chemical
sciences. Where appropriate, IUPAC will represent the interests of chemistry
in governmental and non-governmental forums.
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2. IUPAC will contribute to the advancement of research in the chemical
sciences throughout the world.
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3. IUPAC will assist chemistry related industry in its contributions
to sustainable development, wealth creation and improvement in the quality
of life.
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4. IUPAC will facilitate the development of effective channels of communication
in the international chemistry community.
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5. IUPAC will promote the service of chemistry to society in both developed
and developing countries.
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6. IUPAC will utilize its global perspective to contribute toward the
enhancement of education in chemistry and to advance the public understanding
of chemistry and the scientific method.
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7. IUPAC will make special efforts to encourage the career development
of young chemists.
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8. IUPAC will broaden the geographical base of the Union and insure
that its human capital is drawn from all segments of the world chemistry
community.
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9. IUPAC will encourage worldwide dissemination of information about
the activities of the Union.
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10. IUPAC will assure sound management of its resources to provide
maximum value for the funds invested in the Union.
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Mission Statement
Long-Range Goals
Goals and Strategic Thrusts -- 1998-1999
Implementation and Updating of the Strategic
Plan
The Strategic Plan
