The GDCh Division of Environmental Chemistry & Ecotoxicology was founded in November 1990, has approximately 850 members, and focuses on the interactions between chemicals and the environment (environmental chemistry). This involves, on the one hand, describing and understanding the pathways, distribution, and transformation of substances in the compartments of soil, water, and air, and on the other hand, characterizing their effects on organisms and habitats (ecotoxicology). The field is highly interdisciplinary and offers research and employment opportunities for individuals with expertise in chemistry, biology, geosciences, law, engineering, and other related disciplines.

Interested parties from research, regulation and industry can contribute to the work of the Division and its working groups in various ways and benefit from existing expertise:

 

• Four working groups: intensive work related to vision.
• Annual conferences: scientific exchange and networking
• Young Environmental Forum (JUF): Training of young scientists
• Career Perspectives Days: Discovering career options with potential employers

At the European level, the Division supports the activities of the Division of Chemistry and the Environment of the European Chemical Society (EuChemS).

Short links to this page: www.gdch.de/umweltchemie, www.gdch.de/ucoet