From the different conceptions on scientific and technology literacy (STL), and reflections on globalization and social inclusion, this paper points out the responsibility of the chemists in social actions by their associations for supporting political actions to improving the quality of life, and to protecting the environment by sustainable development for changing the modern society. Supporting ideas for equity within the society between the nations, and giving examples from approaching of socioscientific issues of the textbook "Chemistry and Society", it demonstrated the role of the teachers and the chemistry professionals to realize the STL of the people in the planetary perspective.
scientific and technology literacy; planetary citizenship; environmental education
