During the Copenhagen Climate Talks, Kenyan tree-planting activist Wangari Maathai was appointed a UN Messenger of Peace. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon bestowed the honor, symbolized by a

During the Copenhagen Climate Talks, Kenyan tree-planting activist Wangari Maathai was appointed a UN Messenger of Peace. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon bestowed the honor, symbolized by a pinned dove, in a ceremony witnessed by RRI's Elizabeth Baker, a delegate associated with Maathai's Green Belt Movement.

Professor Maathai emphasized activism's crucial role in safeguarding civil society's global interests. She urged for decisive climate action within a Copenhagen agreement.

The space ecosystem is undergoing a profound transformation, with public and private sectors driving novel activities like enhanced broadband, Earth monitoring, and lunar exploration. This

The space ecosystem is undergoing a profound transformation, with public and private sectors driving novel activities like enhanced broadband, Earth monitoring, and lunar exploration. This acceleration reflects a growing global reliance on space.

To ensure a promising and sustainable future, collective effort is crucial for the sensible use of space resources.

A forthcoming Forum will convene top leaders and experts from space and telecom industries, governments, and other stakeholders. It will discuss policies and strategies to ensure space remains accessible and sustainable for all future endeavors. Discover more about the program on the official ITU website: ITU Space Sustainability Forum.

The space ecosystem is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by public and private sectors. This shift enables new activities like enhanced broadband, Earth monitoring, and lunar

The space ecosystem is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by public and private sectors. This shift enables new activities like enhanced broadband, Earth monitoring, and lunar exploration, reflected in increased satellite filings and innovative missions.

To ensure sensible and sustainable space resource use, a Forum will convene leaders and experts from various sectors. It will facilitate discussions on policies, best practices, and strategies to keep space accessible and sustainable for future activities.

Discover more about the programme on the official ITU website: https://www.itu.int/ssf/programme/