3rd Environmental Law

Network Webinar

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Space Law and Sustainability in the Asia-Pacific Region

As the third in the LAWASIA Environmental Law Network webinar series, this edition will explore the intersection of space law and sustainability in the Asia-Pacific region, addressing the growing importance of sustainable space activities and their legal implications. As space activities in the region continue to expand, it is crucial for legal professionals to understand the evolving landscape of space law and its role in promoting sustainable practices.

Seminar Objectives:

  1. Examine current space law frameworks and their application to sustainability issues in the Asia-Pacific context.
  2. Discuss legal challenges and opportunities in promoting sustainable space activities.
  3. Explore regional initiatives and collaborations in space law and sustainability.
  4. Provide insights into emerging trends and future developments in space law and sustainability.

The webinar will feature expert panelists, Prof Steven Freeland, Emeritus Professor of International Law at Western Sydney University and Ms Donna Lawler, Azimuth Advisory who will be interviewed in a fireside chat format on key topics by Prof. Dr. Judith Preston and Eeshan Chaturvedi, followed by a moderated discussion and Q&A session with the audience.

Webinar Details

Date: Friday 28 February 2025

Cost: Complimentary

Time: 

18:00 - 19:00 (Sydney/Canberra/Melbourne)
19:00 - 20:00 (Suva)
16:00 - 17:00 (Tokyo/Seoul)
15:00 - 16:00 (Hong Kong/Singapore/KL/Beijing/Taipei)
14:00 – 15:00 (Hanoi/Bangkok/Phnom Penh)
12:30 - 13:30 (Delhi/Colombo)
07:00 - 08:00 (London)
23:00 - 24:00, Thursday, 27th February (USA-PST)

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Agenda & Panelists

 

AGENDA:

  • Moderator: Prof. Dr. Judith Preston and Eeshan Chaturvedi

PANELISTS 

  • Prof Steven Freeland
    Emeritus Professor, Western Sydney University and Professorial Fellow, Bond University
  • Donna Lawler
    Azimuth Advisory

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KEY TOPICS:

1. Space Policy and Regulatory Frameworks in Asia-Pacific

  • Overview of national space legislation in the region.
  • Regional approaches to space sustainability.
  • Challenges in harmonizing space policies across the Asia-Pacific.

2. Legal Aspects of Space Sustainability

  • Long-term sustainability guidelines and their legal implications.
  • Space debris mitigation and remediation: legal considerations.
  • Regulatory approaches to sustainable space resource utilization.

3. Environmental Law and Space Activities

  • Applying environmental law principles to outer space.
  • Legal frameworks for assessing and mitigating environmental impacts of space activities.
  • Balancing economic development and environmental protection in space.

4. Regional Cooperation and Capacity Building

  • Legal mechanisms for fostering regional cooperation in space activities.
  • Capacity building initiatives in space law and policy.
  • Role of international organizations and forums (e.g., APRSAF, APSCO) in promoting sustainable space practices.