Abstract
The achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals as formulated in the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is dependent on the use of science, technology and innovation. In many regards, human activities in space constitute a critical part of these domains. Satellite-based earth observation, positioning, navigation, and satellite communication services as well as other space technologies have been utilised in a wide spectrum of areas ranging from monitoring environmental impacts of climate change to increasing resilience through disaster management activities. Nevertheless, with the exception of alignments of space endeavours and the Sustainable Development Goals made by individual space agencies and other institutions, the contributions of space to the attainment of these Goals have so far rarely been systematically explored and quantified. This article outlines a basic methodology for mapping the diverse utilisations of space technologies in advancing global efforts towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Journal | Proceedings of the International Astronautical Congress, IAC |
| Volume | 2020-October |
| State | Published - 2020 |
| Event | 71st International Astronautical Congress, IAC 2020 - Virtual, Online Duration: Oct 12 2020 → Oct 14 2020 |
Keywords
- Aggregate mapping
- Space contributions
- Space technologies
- Sustainable development goals
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Aerospace Engineering
- Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Space and Planetary Science