ESPI Global Networking Forum – Heads of Think Tank: Quo Vadis Space Sustainability

Day: Thursday 17 October
Time: 14:50 – 15:35 CEST
Location: Red Hall, Level 1, North Wing, MiCo Convention Centre

In alignment with the IAF’s motto “Connecting @ll Space People” and its mission to foster partnerships and knowledge sharing, the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) proposes organizing a Global Networking Forum, featuring high-level representation from the global think tank community.

This event, under the overarching theme of IAC 2024 “Responsible Space for Sustainability,” will delve into the multifaceted aspects of space sustainability and best practices for engaging international stakeholders in sustainable initiatives.

Moderated by Peggy Hollinger, international business editor of The Financial Times and member of the ESPI Advisory Council, the event will explore three key facets of space sustainability:

1. The role of space technologies in facilitating the Green Transition, ensuring their impact on decarbonizing non-space industry sectors and incorporation into future Green Transition policies.
2. Achieving NetZero targets within the space sector, focusing on reducing environmental footprints across development, manufacturing, launch, and operation.
3. Ensuring the safe and sustainable use of the space environment amid increasing government and commercial satellite deployments, while fostering innovative approaches to safety, security, and sustainability.