Challenges and Opportunities for Implementing Green Chemistry in Nigerian Universities: Educational and Policy Perspectives
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This study examines the emergence of green chemistry in Nigerian universities through analysis of perspectives from an eight-member focus group of experts in Nano chemistry, green chemistry, and chemistry education. The six-hour discussion evaluates awareness levels, implementation barriers, and future prospects. While participants recognize the importance of green chemistry, several challenges impede its adoption in developing nations, primarily funding constraints, resource limitations, and insufficient awareness. The study identifies key advancement areas: incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced material science, climate change, pollution, and resource scarcity, while emphasizing the need for context-appropriate solutions in developing regions. Success in implementing green chemistry principles requires coordinated efforts from academia, industry, and government. Special emphasis is placed on developing human capital in developing nations and facilitating knowledge exchange through international research collabo
rations. These findings underscore the importance of tailored approaches to green chemistry implementation in developing countries while maintaining global cooperation.
Sustainability & Circularity NOW 2025; 02: a25341903
DOI: 10.1055/a-2534-1903
rations. These findings underscore the importance of tailored approaches to green chemistry implementation in developing countries while maintaining global cooperation.
Sustainability & Circularity NOW 2025; 02: a25341903
DOI: 10.1055/a-2534-1903
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Keywords: Nigeria Education; Green and Sustainable Chemistry; Education Policy; Academic-Industry collaboration; Curriculum Reform; AI in Chemistry;
Target Audience: Chemistry Educators; Academics; Environmental Scientists; Policy Makers; Industry stakeholders;
Relevance: This report strongly provides adequate insight into the adoption of Green Chemistry in Nigerian Universities while addressing challenges impeding its adoption and putting forward actionable policy recommendations
Call to Action: Stakeholders are encouraged to foster collaborations, integrate green chemistry into curricula, and exercise necessary support policies for sustainable chemical education.
Funding & Support: The study acknowledges the need for improved funding, infrastructure, and government support for successful policy implementation.
Global Impact: The study highlights the role of green chemistry in addressing environmental challenges while guaranteeing localized, context-appropriate solutions.
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Target Audience: Chemistry Educators; Academics; Environmental Scientists; Policy Makers; Industry stakeholders;
Relevance: This report strongly provides adequate insight into the adoption of Green Chemistry in Nigerian Universities while addressing challenges impeding its adoption and putting forward actionable policy recommendations
Call to Action: Stakeholders are encouraged to foster collaborations, integrate green chemistry into curricula, and exercise necessary support policies for sustainable chemical education.
Funding & Support: The study acknowledges the need for improved funding, infrastructure, and government support for successful policy implementation.
Global Impact: The study highlights the role of green chemistry in addressing environmental challenges while guaranteeing localized, context-appropriate solutions.
https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/html/10.1055/a-2534-1903
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