Global Innovation Imperatives (Gii)

Global Innovation Imperatives (Gii) is an ACS program that was originally started and implemented in collaboration with the U.K.-based Society of Chemical Industry.  Now administered solely by the ACS, the Gii program fosters creative solutions to imperatives of global significance (e.g., clean water, food and health, etc.).

Gii’s goal is to stimulate significant action among ACS members, who include:

• Innovation leaders
• Business executives
• Academia/education leaders
• Multinational businesses
• Non-government organizations
• Governments

The first imperative chosen for the Gii program is Water. Drinkable water, for many across the globe, is a scarce resource. Water in the quantities needed to sustain industry is becoming a challenge. Gii held an International Workshop on Sustainability and Water Quality in India that produced a set of recommendations outlined in a white paper.

Learn more about the importance of this issue by watching the following ACS video about the Global Water Crisis featuring Dr. Hessy Taft.

• Contribute to developing pragmatic solutions to the global issues of water
• Tap in to the valuable existing networks of ACS – both business and academia
• Provide visibility for you, your ideas or your organization by being part of a global solution
• Engage in collaborations with other companies and individuals
• Access and share knowledge and technology
• Optimize your resources - by combining what you can offer with others’ and avoiding the duplication of your efforts
• Increase the perceived value/image of your company by linking your efforts to a socially responsible / non for profit cause
• Have a greater impact on society by being part of the greater solution

• Contributing on an individual basis – sharing your knowledge and expertise directly or through our website discussion or;
• Engaging your company or organization – sharing knowledge, technology, or offering more tangible solutions and help or;
• Introducing other influencers to Gii who would be willing to help or;
• Providing sponsorship or other practical assistance.

• 2nd International Workshop on Sustainability and Water Quality: January 15-18 2014, Hotel Maidens, Delhi, India

• Session at 246th ACS National Meeting and Exposition, September 8-10, 2013.
  
• Symposium on Nexus of Food, Energy and Water at the 245^th ACS National Meeting and Exposition, April 7, 2013
• More Crop Per Drop – Raising Water Efficiency, November 29, 2012, London, UK
• 2^nd Gii Water Forum, Colombia, October 19-23, 2012
  
  • Report in English
    
  • Información en español:
    • Programa de Gii Foro Internacional Octubre de 2012
    • Informe Final Foro Internacional sobre Conservación Sostenible del as Fuentes y Cuencas Hídricas y Operación de Acueductos Veredales de Chocontá
• Gii held sessions at the 244^th ACS National Meeting and Exposition, August 19-23, 2012
• Symposium on Sustainability and Water Reclamation at the 243^rd ACS National Meeting and Exposition, March 25-29, 2012