Catalog

Technical programme

GLOC-2026 — Global Space Conference on Climate Change

T. Topics

Co-Chair

Kristof Van Tricht
VITO — Belgium

Theobald Habineza
Carnegie Mellon University — Rwanda

Liévin Ndayizeye
— Burundi

Pieter Van Beekhuizen
Stichting Space Professionals Foundation (SSPF) — The Netherlands

Bonfils Safari
University of Rwanda — Rwanda

Shima Shams
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research — United States

Bruce Chesley
Teaching Science and Technology, Inc (TSTI) — United States

John Mathias
PMO Disaster Management Department — Ethiopia

Kamoru Abiodun Lawal
African Centre of Meteorological Applications for Development (ACMAD) — Niger

Roberto Interdonato
CIRAD — France

Lorant Czaran
The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) — Austria

Racine Ly
AKADEMIYA2063 — Rwanda

Dunay Badirkhanov
Azercosmos, Space Agency of Republic of Azerbaijan — Azerbaijan

Ismat Bakhishov
Azercosmos, Space Agency of Republic of Azerbaijan — Azerbaijan

Chidiezie Chineke
Imo State University — Nigeria

Nikol Koleva
Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) — Austria

Thadee Twagirimana
Ministry of Environment of Rwanda — Rwanda

Mahhad Nayyer
Purdue University — United States

Victor Ongoma
Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique — Morocco

Brent Smith
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) — United States

Getachew Dubache
Nanjing University of Information, Science and Technology (NUIST) — Ethiopia

Andrea Vena
European Space Agency (ESA) — France

Krystal Azelton
Secure World Foundation — United States

Yeshurun A. Adde
Ethiopian Space Science and Technology Institute (ESSTI) — Ethiopia

Gunter Schreier
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) — Germany

Catherine A. Meriaux
University of Rwanda — Rwanda

Nadia Karemera
Rwanda Space Agency — Rwanda

Anthony Vodacek
RIT — United States

Langley DeWitt
International Global Atmospheric Chemistry (IGAC) — United States

Support: Stefano Pascali
International Astronautical Federation (IAF) —

T.1. Climate Adaptation and Resilience

Climate Stressors, Vulnerability Assessment, Mitigation Strategies, Sustainable Practices, Ecosystem Services, Disaster Risk Reduction, Community Engagement, Policy Development, Climate Modelling, Resource Management, Urban Planning, Land Cover/Use, Biodiversity, Behavioural Impact.

T.2. Green House Gas Monitoring and Impact Assessment

Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Remote Sensing, Air Quality Assessment, Climate Models, Weather Patterns, Climate Variability, Ocean-Atmosphere Interactions, Data Collection Techniques, Satellite Observations, Climate Change Mitigation, Feedback Mechanisms, Atmospheric Chemistry, Long-term Climate Trends, Emission Source Detection, Reporting and Quantification, Regional Comparability, Global Stocktake, Carbon Source/Sink.

T.3. AI for Climate Adaptation and Resilience

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Climate Modelling, Predictive Analytics, Data-Driven Decision Making, Remote Sensing Technologies, Smart Agriculture, Disaster Response Planning, Climate Risk Assessment, Ecosystem Management, Urban Resilience, AI-Enhanced Monitoring, Climate Simulation, Big Data in Climate Science.

T.4. Service Development and Data Access

Data Accessibility, Climate Data Services, Open Data Initiatives, Data Governance, Service Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement, User-Centric Design, Climate Products for End Users, Climate Information Systems, Data Integration, Geospatial Analysis, Real-Time Monitoring, Interoperability Standards, Climate Action Platforms, Decision Support Systems, Knowledge Sharing Networks, Digital Twins.

T.5. Disasters and Emergency Management

Disaster Risk Reduction, Crisis Response, Emergency Preparedness, Resilience Building, Incident Management, Sustainable Recovery, Public Safety, Risk Assessment, Community Engagement, Natural Hazards, Humanitarian Aid, Mitigation Strategies, Emergency Operations Center (EOC), Inter-agency Coordination, Technological Innovations, Climate Adaptation, Post-Disaster Assessment, Vulnerable Populations, Evacuation Planning, Disaster Response Frameworks.

T.6. Good Governance and Climate Policy, SDGs Alignment

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Climate Governance, Policy Integration, Environmental Justice, Stakeholder Engagement, Carbon Neutrality, Climate Adaptation Strategies, Regulatory Frameworks, Public Participation, Ecosystem Services, Integrated Climate Policy, Resilience Planning, Biodiversity Conservation, Social Equity, Climate Mitigation, Multi-level Governance, Transparency and Accountability, International Climate Agreements, Sustainable Resource Management, IPCC Input and Nationally Determined Contributions.

T.7. Space Technology and Innovation for Climate

Remote Sensing, Satellite Data, Earth Observation, Climate Monitoring, Geospatial Analysis, Data Analytics, Earth Observation Systems, Climate Modelling, Space-Based Solutions, Disaster Management, Sustainable Agriculture, Oceanography, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Tracking, Precision Agriculture, Climate Resilience, Artificial Intelligence in Space , Ecosystem Monitoring, Climate Change Adaptation, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Innovative Satellite Instrumentation, New Satellite Data Applications.

T.8. Economy, Finance and Investments for Climate Goals

Green Finance, Sustainable Investment, Climate Risk Assessment and Insurance, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), Low-Carbon Economy, Climate Bonds, Impact Investing, Carbon Pricing, Renewable Energy Financing, Sustainable Development Investments, Climate Adaptation Funds, Public-Private Partnerships, Financial Incentives for Sustainability, Transition Financing, Circular Economy, Investment Strategies for Resilience, Climate-Related Financial Disclosures, Portfolio Diversification for Climate Risks, Socioeconomic Impact Analysis, Green Infrastructure Financing.

T.9. Outreach, Education, Community Training and Knowledge Sharing/ International Collaboration

Climate Education, Community Engagement, Capacity Building, Knowledge Transfer, Stakeholder Collaboration, Public Awareness Campaigns, International Partnerships, Participatory Learning, Sustainable Practices Training, Cross-Border Collaboration, Adaptive Learning, Local Knowledge Integration, Resilience Workshops, Climate Literacy, Environmental Stewardship, Peer Learning Networks, Collaborative Research Initiatives, Global Climate Action Networks, Innovative Communication Strategies, End-User-Need Assessments, VR/AR for Data Access and Training.