The International Astronautical Federation (IAF) and its member the Rwanda Space Agency (RSA) have announced the second edition of the IAF Global Space Conference on Climate Change (GLOC 2026), set to take place in Kigali, Rwanda from 2 to 4 June 2026. The conference theme “Uniting Space and Earth for Climate Resilience“ aims to harness the power of space-based technologies and applications in addressing the pressing challenges of climate change.
The IAF invites researchers, practitioners, thought leaders, students and professionals to submit abstracts that reflect innovative ideas and solutions across a diverse array of topics, including but not limited to:
- Climate Adaptation and Resilience
- Green House Gas Monitoring and Impact Assessment
- AI for Climate Adaptation and Resilience
- Service Development and Data Access
- Disasters and Emergency Management
- Good Governance and Climate Policy, SDGs Alignment
- Space Technology and Innovation for Climate
- Economy, Finance and Investments for Climate Goals
- Outreach, Education, Community Training and Knowledge Sharing/ International Collaboration
Abstract Deadline: 7 November 2025 (23:59 CET)
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