The Federation of Commonwealth Chemical Sciences Societies – or simply, Commonwealth Chemistry, bounds the participating national chemical societies and its members in the spirit of the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth is a uniquely diverse group of nations with shared values and a powerful voice, and it represents all corners of the globe with a population of 2.4 billion and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. With this demography, the Commonwealth is set to play an ever more important role in the world’s future – a future that will present many challenges where science can identify solutions. It is also expected to champion equal opportunity for all, drive innovation, and promote excellence in the chemical sciences for the benefit of the Commonwealth nations and their people. The organisation was formally set up in 2020 and is led by an Executive Board of senior representatives from across the Commonwealth. It is headed by President Professor Neil Coville (South Africa) and supported by the Secretariat. More details about its organization can be found at: https://commonwealthchemistry.org/

Currently, there are twenty six Society Members of the Federation. Chemical societies – whether national or regional – of any Commonwealth country and Commonwealth countries without a chemical society can also apply for membership of Commonwealth Chemistry. Chemical Research Society of India (https://crsi-india.org/) represents Indian chemists and its members in Commonwealth Chemistry.