From June 2-4, 2026, Kigali-Rwanda will host scientists, policymakers, and innovators from around the world for the Global Space Conference on Climate (GLOC 2026).
The event is organized by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) together with the Rwanda Space Agency (RSA). It will focus on how space technologies and can be used to better understand, monitor, and fight the impacts of climate change.
GLOC 2026, with the theme “Uniting Space and Earth for Climate Resilience,” will be addressing various topics of interest in relation to space and climate change, with a specific focus on:
• Climate Adaptation and Resilience
• Green House Gas Monitoring and Impact Assessment
• Big Data, AI, ML, Digital Innovations, and Green Energy Solutions
• Service Development and Data Access
• Disasters and Emergency Management
• Good Governance, Climate Policy, and Sustainable Development Goals
• Technology and Innovation
• Economy, Finance, and Investments for Climate Goals• Outreach, Education, Community Training, and Knowledge Sharing/International Collaboration
The conference will bring together the international community, including senior representatives of the major space agencies, industries, governments, policy makers, academia, and NGOs, as well as representatives of non-space sectors involved in the climate change debate. These leaders in the field will converge in Kigali, Rwanda, to present results, exchange ideas, debate roadmaps, and discuss the future opportunities provided by space activities to contribute to the global climate change mitigation efforts.
Source: International Astronautical Federation (IAF)
Written By Jean Bernard MUKUNDENTE