International Institute of Space Law (IISL)

Only 6 days left to register for the UN World Space Forum 2024! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eYT6DGB7   The #WSF2024 is organized by UNOOSA in cooperation with Germany, the UAE and Peru from 3-5 December at the UN Campus in Bonn.  Representatives from governments, agencies, science, business and civil society will discuss how space can become more sustainable and how satellites facilitate the implementation of the SDGs on Earth? Some central topics are: 👉 Preserving the Space Environment - Space Debris Mitigation & Space Debris Remediation 👉 Ensuring Space Sustainability - How to Implement Space Traffic Management 👉Sustainable Lunar Activities - Information Sharing & Balancing the Needs of Science and Industry 👉 SDG 17 - Partnership for Sustainable Development Goals & Collaborating with Science and Industry to Tackle Climate Change 👉Continuing the Space Dialogue: The multilateral way forward for space governance Register and stay tuned to have the chance to participate in these multifaceted discussions and side events organised on the margins of WSF2024…and once you receive the official UNOOSA invitation letter, don’t forget to confirm participation to be counted to the group of WSF2024 participants.  More information at: https://lnkd.in/eG3WJG7J

Last week, at the IAC2024 in Milan 🇮🇹, Dr. Scarlet O’Donnell and Ms. Ruvimbo Samanga received from Kai-Uwe Schrogl and Marco Ferrazzani, the IISL Space Law Award for Young Achievers, which recognises meritorious contributions and outstanding achievements relevant to the field of space law or distinctive service to the activities, events or goals of IISL by young individuals, that can serve as inspiration to the up-and-coming generation of space lawyers.  Our Young Achievers answered three questions for IISL, offering us the opportunity to get to know them more closely ➡ https://lnkd.in/etCJkvu6

🚨 #IAC24 / News: An update on transportation and location of today's IISL activities: ⚖ 🛰 Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition Finals 🕒 Thursday, 17 October 2024 - 15:00 📍 Palazzo Emilio Turati, Via Meravigli 9/b Milano, Italy 🍽🚀 2024 IISL Annual Awards Dinner 🕒 Thursday, 17 October 2024 - 19:30 📍 Palazzo Emilio Turati, Via Meravigli 9/b Milano, Italy 🚏 🚌 SHUTTLE SERVICE: Buses will pick up attendees from IAC Venue to the Palazzo. 🕝 Two buses leaving from Mico (IAC 2024 Congress venue) for the participants of the Finals to reach Palazzo Emilio Turati by 2:30 PM. 🗺 Meeting Point: Mico South Wing Level +1, in the outdoor area in front of the registration area, facing the 3D signage "City of Milano” - 1.30 PM Please recommend all participants to arrive 10-15 minutes in advance to ensure punctuality of transfer and access to the n. 2 buses available (max capacity 100 people). 👨🚀 Staff recognizable with sign will be accompanying the participants to the transfer pick-up, at via Colleoni 16 (walking distance). The buses will leave from via Colleoni 16 (walking distance from Mico) at 1:45 PM Please note that the closest drop-off to the venue is 850 mt away, at Bus Parking LANZA M2 🕚 🚌 Two buses available after dinner from Palazzo Turati back to Mico, leaving from Bus Parking LANZA M2 (850 mt walking distance) at 11 PM Please also note that no volunteers were requested for the dinner, all participants will need to reach the pick-up address independently.

IISL Board of Directors convened at IAC2024, in Milan (Italy) On 14 October 2024, the IISL Board of Directors held its Fall Meeting, on the opening day of the International Astronautical Congress. Key items on the agenda included: 📊 Updates from the IISL Membership Committee, Election Committee, and the Treasurer 🚀 The IISL Directorate of Study presented its latest developments, and we are pleased to announce the election of IISL Board Member Prof. Dr. Mahulena Hofmann as the new Chair of the DOS 🛰 Working Groups and the Moot Court Committee shared updates on their ongoing work The Board’s discussions reinforced IISL’s commitment to advancing space law and governance, with exciting initiatives on the horizon. We look forward to a successful week at IAC 2024 and the continued contributions of our members! 

🎓✨📖 Young Scholars Symposium Highlights at the 2024 IISL Colloquium – 14 October 2024 at IAC2024 The Young Scholars Symposium held yesterday at the 2024 IISL Colloquium was an inspiring showcase of the next generation of space law and policy experts! Presentations by twelve brilliant scholars (and future stars!) covered a range of forward-thinking legal topics, demonstrating the bright future of space governance. 💡📚 A special moment during the symposium was led by IISL Director Prof. Dr. Mahulena Hofmann who announced the winner of the prestigious 🏆 2024 Diederiks-Verschoor Award. 🚀 A special congratulations to David Eagleson 🥇, winner of the 2024 Diederiks-Verschoor Award, for his outstanding work! 🎉👏 During this session, we were honored to hear from: Jacqueline Reichhold, LL.M. (Aberystwyth), Katja Grünfeld, Quentin Guého, Iva Ramuš Cvetkovič, Yéléna ESSLINGER, Dr. Gabrielle Leterre, Dr. Anna Hurova, Laura Cummings Ross, David Eagleson, László Mezey, Vinicius Guedes G. de Oliveira, Geetanjali Kamat, Thomas Graham, Leonardo Cerisano, Giulia Pascuzzi, Howard Chang. These young experts shared their insights, contributing to key legal discussions that will shape the future of outer space law. The IISL is proud to foster such talent and looks forward to continued contributions from these scholars. 🌠 More information at: https://lnkd.in/ew4sS8V9 And find this week's schedule at: https://lnkd.in/eE_3RcgZ International Astronautical Federation ARIAS - Association for International Legal Research on Space Sustainability University of Cologne IDEST Paris - Institute of Air, Space and Telecommunications Law University of Ljubljana Université de Bordeaux Northumbria University Central European Academy Flinders University Digantara Swinburne University of Technology Georgetown University

🌍🚀 IISL Opens 2024 Colloquium on the Law of Outer Space at IAC2024 in Milan, organised by the International Astronautical Federation! Yesterday, on 14 October 2024, IISL officially launched its annual Colloquium on the Law of Outer Space. 🛰 IISL President Kai-Uwe Schrogl opened Session 1 with an overview of the IISL recent activities and future outlook. The session was co-chaired by IISL Vice-President Lesley-Jane Smith and Nicoletta Bini, with Lukas Jung as rapporteur. 🚀 Dr. Diane Howard delivered the 16th Nandasiri Jasentuliyana Keynote titled “The Complexity of Change: Some Legal and Policy Implications”. 🎇 IISL invites you all to jump aboard and join us throughout this week as we continue to explore key legal challenges and innovations in space law and policy. 📥 Check out the programme, slides and more at: https://lnkd.in/eE_3RcgZ

Joint the IISL ECSL KAS hybrid event on Space Law in Asia! On 9 October, at 10:00, in Paris and online, featuring experts Dr. RANJANA KAUL and Dr. Nayoung Y., and with Olivia Schlouch and Kai-Uwe Schrogl. More information (and registration link) at: https://lnkd.in/eqh-kP2u

Dear IISL Members, We recently sent an email with a link to our membership survey. Please check your inbox—and maybe even your spam folder—to make sure you find it. If you are an IISL Member but haven't received the email, please contact: membership@iisl.space It only takes five minutes to complete the survey, but your input is invaluable. With your feedback, you can help guide the future for the IISL 🚀 ☄️Deadline: 16 June ☄️ We look forward to hear from you

Applications for the 32nd European Space Agency - ESA/ECSL Summer Course on Space Law and Policy are now open 🚀 The course will take place from 26 August to 9 September in Athens, Greece and will be hosted by the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens 🏛 University students and young professionals can submit their applications until 23 June 2024, 23:59 CEST. For more information on how to submit your application, see here: https://lnkd.in/ezSqeUG or direct your questions at ecsl@esa.int 📧 #spacelaw #spacepolicy #ESA #ECSL George Kyriakopoulos International Institute of Space Law (IISL) Athens Public International Law Center (Athens PIL) LL.M. in International and European Law LL.M. in International and European Law of the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens LL.M. in International & European Legal Studies, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

In March and April 2024, the International Institute of Space Law (IISL) proudly showcased its expertise at the #UNCOPUOS in Vienna, Austria 🇦🇹 Our very own Maruška Strah, Co-Chair of the Space Traffic Management Working Group, delivered insightful speeches to the Legal Subcommittee of UN COPUOS. She summarised 2023-2024 IISL activities, shared news about scholarship and publications and described how the IISL contributes to the conversations on #STM in global fora. March 2024 Statement: https://lnkd.in/exRkUkTN April 2024 Statement: https://lnkd.in/ekzcmFtR Additionally, a big shoutout to Olavo Bittencourt Neto for his participation at the IISL/ECSL Symposium we co-organize with the ECSL - European Centre for Space Law. His involvement highlights the collaborative spirit and expert knowledge within our #spacelaw and #spacepolicy community. 👏 Congratulations to both Maruska and Olavo for representing the IISL with such distinction and advancing our mission in the international arena.