Space forum to focus on UN sustainable goals

Under the theme ‘Space for Our Future,’ experts and policymakers will exchange views on four pillars of space economy, space society, space accessibility and space diplomacy through video conferencing

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The two-day World Space Forum, which will begin on Wednesday, is a key global forum that aims to achieve the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals and ensure the ideal global utilisation of space discoveries and science technologies.

Themed “Space for Our Future,” the event brings together experts and policymakers from regional, national and local institutions, private organisations, academic institutions, non-governmental organisations and international organisations, to exchange views on the four pillars of space economy, space society, space accessibility and space diplomacy.

The remote forum, which will be held via video conferencing and is jointly organised by the UAE Space Agency and the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), reflects the country’s efforts to achieve sustainability in this key sector and adopt the best international practices, highlighted by the recent announcement of the signing of an agreement between the agency and the UNOOSA to establish a UN office in Abu Dhabi in charge of space sector affairs and sustainability.