EVENT: Virtual World Space Forum 2022
On 13-15 December 2022, the United Nations in cooperation with Austria will virtually hold the World Space Forum 2022 "Sustainability in Space for sustainability on Earth". That is an opportunity to build partnerships, discover new markets for the technologies as well as share achievements.
Objectives
The World Space Forum 2022 aims to:
- Put "Space2030" agenda in the centre as a guiding document to enhance space-derived economic benefits and strengthen the role of the space sector as a major driver for sustainable development.
- Connect "Space2030" Agenda and its implementation plan with the results, recommendations and discussions of the World Space Fora 2019, 2020 and 2021.
- Raise awareness on the "Space2030" Agenda in conjunction with the planned Sustainable Development Goals Summit in 2023.
- Highlight how Space technology can facilitate the implementation of the SDGs
- Present new space technologies that enable progress and drive cooperation and partnership in space
- Bring space actors together to exchange best practices and explore ways to jointly address challenges to humanity and sustainable development issues
Who is it for?
The WORLD SPACE FORUM brings together experts and policymakers from regional, national and local institutions, private organizations, academic institutions, non-governmental organizations and international organizations. Such multi-stakeholder composition allows for a truly inclusive, diverse and multilateral dialogue around the four pillars of space economy, space society, space accessibility and space diplomacy.
The organizers strive to support gender mainstreaming in their programmes and are committed to achieving a balanced representation of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
registration
Register as a participant by 11.12.2022 here.
more information
More information about the context and sessions is available here.