High-Level Plenary Part 2: Space Technologies Powering Climate Action

This secongd high-level plenary shifts the focus by exploring how space technologies are transforming our understanding of Earth and accelerating climate action. Featuring astronauts, innovators, and scientific leaders. The session brings a unique orbital perspective to climate challenges. From observing environmental change from space to deploying cutting-edge data systems on Earth, speakers will highlight how innovation, entrepreneurship, and scientific advancement are bridging the gap between observation and real-world impact. The session is designed to inspire, offering a powerful reminder of Earth’s fragility and the role of space in safeguarding its future.

Moderator

Christian FEICHTINGER

Executive Director, IAF Secretariat

France

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Speakers

Saeed AL MANSOORI,

Director, Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC)

United Arab Emirates

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Bernadette ARAKWIYE

Minister of Environment, Government of Rwanda

Rwanda

Luis FERREIRA

Head of Programme Procurement EO, Science and Exploration, Airbus Defence and Space SA

Germany

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Vincenzo GIORGIO

Vice President Institutional Marketing & Sales, Thales Alenia Space Italia, CEO, ALTEC

Italy

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Mae JEMISON

NASA Astronaut (ret); Principal, 100 Year Starship

United States

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Viriato Luís SOARES CASSAMÁ

Advisor to the Prime Minister on Environmental Affairs, Government of Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau

Carina VIEHBOECK

, IAF

carina.viehboeck@iafastro.org

• Assisting with the Awards Programmes
• Assisting with the Next Generation activities
• Assisting with Communications and social media