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Save the Date – 13 December 2024: 19th Annual Eilene M. Galloway IISL Symposium on Critical Issues in Space Law
A day of insightful discussions and networking at @Akin Gump in Washington DC. This IISL Symposium is a tribute to the enduring contributions of Eilene M. Galloway to space law and policy. Organized in partnership with McGill IASL and Space Court Foundation. To register, for either in-person or virtual, please go to spacecourtfoundation.org/IISLGalloway.
Six days left to register for the UN World Space Forum 2024!
Only 6 days left to register for the UN World Space Forum 2024! The #WSF2024 is organized by UNOOSA in cooperation with Germany, the UAE and Peru from 3-5 December at the UN Campus in Bonn. Representatives from governments, agencies, science, business and civil society will discuss how space can become more sustainable and how satellites facilitate the implementation of the SDGs on Earth? Some central topics are: 👉 Preserving the Space Environment – Space Debris Mitigation & Space Debris Remediation👉 Ensuring Space Sustainability – How to Implement Space Traffic Management👉Sustainable Lunar Activities – Information Sharing & Balancing the Needs of Science and Industry👉 SDG 17 – Partnership for Sustainable Development Goals & Collaborating with Science and Industry to Tackle Climate Change👉Continuing the Space Dialogue: The multilateral way forward for space governance Register and stay tuned to have the chance to participate in these multifaceted discussions and side events organised on the margins of WSF2024… and once you receive the official UNOOSA invitation letter, don’t forget to confirm participation to be counted to the group of WSF2024 participants. See you there!
Statements at the 2024 UNCOPUOS Legal Subcommittee
In March and April 2024, the International Institute of Space Law proudly showcased its expertise at the UN COPUOS in Vienna, Austria 🇦🇹 Our very own Maruška Strah, Co-Chair of the Space Traffic Management Working Group, delivered insightful speeches to the Legal Subcommittee of UN COPUOS. She summarised 2023-2024 IISL activities, shared news about scholarship and publications and described how the IISL contributes to the conversations on STM in global fora. March 2024 Statement: http://www.unoosa.org/documents/pdf/copuos/lsc/2024/Statements/5_International_Institute_of_Space_Law.pdfApril 2024 Statement: http://www.unoosa.org/documents/pdf/copuos/lsc/2024/Statements/12_IISL.pdf Additionally, Olavo Bittencourt Neto participated in the IISL/ECSL Symposium co-organized with the ECSL – European Centre for Space Law. His involvement highlights the collaborative spirit and expert knowledge within our space law and space policy community. Congratulations to both Maruska and Olavo for representing the IISL with such distinction and advancing our mission in the international arena.
2024 China Space Conference: Announcement of International Symposium on the Rule of Law in Outer Space
Update 18 April 2024: The live link is as follows: Symposium on the Rule of Law in Outer Space Netmeeting software: ZOOM, Conference number: 835 6507 7116, Password: 2024 On April 25, the 2024 International Symposium on the Rule of Law in Outer Space will be held in Wuhan, China during the course of the 2024 China Space Conference. China Space Conference is held since 2018 and now it is the most influential space event in China and a high-end platform for promoting international space cooperation. As one of the most vibrant events, the International Symposium on the Rule of Law in Outer Space aims to provide a platform for experts worldwide to share insights on the recent trends and challenges in the rule of law in Outer Space and has been successfully held six sessions. The Symposium is organized by China Institute of Space Law (CISL) and supported by International Institute of Space Law, Space Law Center of China National Space Administration and Chinese Society of Astronautics (CSA). IISL President Kai-Uwe Schrogl will address the event in his capacity as President of the IISL. The live link is coming soon.
IISL at UN/Portugal Policy Symposium
In preparation for the high-level UN/Portugal May Conference on Management and Sustainability of Outer Space Activities, the Portuguese Space Agency organised from 11 to 15 March an online preparatory Policy Symposium (https://www.unportugal.ptspace.pt/) . IISL was represented by its President Kai-Uwe Schrogl as moderator of the session on regional and national approaches on space sustainability and Maruska Strah presenting IISL activities on Space Traffic Management on a dedicated session. Many other IISL Members were invited as moderator or speakers in their other professional capacities.