The IAF Global Space Conference on Climate Change 2026
Uniting Space and Earth for Climate Resilience
The second edition of the IAF Global Space Conference on Climate Change (GLOC 2026) will be held in Kigali, Rwanda on 2 – 4 June 2026. Organized by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) and hosted by its member the Rwanda Space Agency (RSA), both the IAF and RSA are committed to contribute to the global efforts to better understand and battle climate change through the use of space-based services and applications. The conference will facilitate discussions on a wide range of programmatic, technical, and policy issues related to climate change, promoting collaboration, tackling challenges, sharing insights, and paving the way for future cooperation among stakeholders engaged in climate resilience. Additionally, the second edition of GLOC will present a status update since GLOC 2023, evaluating our progress, showcasing advancements, and outlining the outlook for our initiatives. GLOC 2026 with the theme “Uniting Space and Earth for Climate Resilience” will be addressing various topics of interest in relation to space and climate change with a specific focus on:
- Climate Adaptation and Resilience
- Atmosphere Monitoring and Impacts of Climate Change
- Big Data, AI, ML, Digital wins, Green Energy Solutions
- Service Development, Data Access
- Disasters and Emergency Management
- Good Governance and Climate Policy, Sustainable Development Goals
- Technology & Innovation
- Economy, Finance & Investments for Climate Goals
- Outreach, Education, Community Training and Knowledge Sharing/ International Collaboration
The conference will bring together the international community, including senior representatives of the major space agencies, industries, governments, policy makers, academia and NGOs, as well as representatives of non-space sectors involved in the climate change debate. These leaders in the field will converge in Kigali, Rwanda to present results, exchange ideas, debate roadmaps, and discuss the future opportunities provided by space activities to contribute to the global climate change mitigation efforts.
