Secure World Foundation Co-Organizes 2nd Conference on Earth–Space Sustainability

Secure World Foundation Co-Organizes 2nd Conference on Earth–Space Sustainability

Secure World Foundation is a co-organizer of the 2nd Conference on Earth–Space Sustainability: Law, Stewardship, and Equity, hosted by Leiden University’s Institute of Air and Space Law as part of the Earth–Space Sustainability (ESS) network.

The conference will take place on March 18–20, 2026, in Leiden, Netherlands.

The conference will examine the growing interconnections between Earth and outer space and their implications for sustainability governance. Discussions will address issues including satellite infrastructure, space debris, planetary protection, and legal and ethical frameworks related to stewardship and equity across Earth–space systems.

Ian Christensen, Private Sector Programs Director at Secure World Foundation, will serve as Co-Chair of the Conference, supporting interdisciplinary engagement among researchers and practitioners.