Awareness-raising and capacity-building related to the implementation of the Guidelines for the Long-term Sustainability of Outer Space Activities
Update! The Awareness-raising and capacity-building related to the implementation of the Guidelines for the Long-term Sustainability of Outer Space Activities Project has moved to a new website. Please visit spacesustainability.unoosa.org where you can find more information and news on current Project activities. For questions and inquiries, please contact: oosa[at]un.org .
Introducing the Project
The Awareness-raising and capacity-building related to the implementation of the Guidelines for the Long-term Sustainability of Outer Space Activities Project seeks to raise global awareness of the importance of space sustainability and to foster related capacity-building services for emerging space-faring nations.
The Project is delivered in the context of the landmark Guidelines for the Long-Term Sustainability Outer Space Activities of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, adopted by the Committee in 2019. The LTS Guidelines, welcomed with appreciation by the UN General Assembly in 2019, include a preamble and 21 voluntary guidelines that address; a) policy and regulatory framework; b) safety of space operations; c) international cooperation, capacity building and awareness; and d) scientific and technical research and development.
It is this context that this Project would like to drive attention to the urgency of a sustainable behaviour in outer space, and to recognize the impact of our activities today, to ensure our capabilities for tomorrow.
Sponsor
The Awareness-raising and capacity-building related to the implementation of the Guidelines for the Long-term Sustainability of Outer Space Activities Project is made possible with thanks to the generous support of the United Kingdom Space Agency.
Please see the UNOOSA/UKSA press release (26 January 2021) for further details.
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