UNIDIR and UNODA: Space Law Bootcamp and Preparatory workshop on the OEWG on PAROS in all its aspects

Overview

The international security and threat environment in outer space is rapidly changing. The outer space environment, however, is not a legal “wild west”. Instead, it is subject to a robust framework of treaties and principles that guide space activities. In advance of the third substantive session of the Open-ended Working Group on the Prevention of an Arms Race in Outer Space in all its aspects (OEWG) scheduled for July, delegates from all States are invited to participate in a two-day hybrid event designed to support their preparation. These workshops, organized by the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) and the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), will offer Geneva and capital-based diplomats the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of general and security-specific space law, foundational concepts of outer space security, evolving threats in relation to space systems and the work of various multilateral bodies relevant to prevention of an arms race in outer space. This event is made possible due to the generous support of the European Union.

A detailed programme can be found here.

Practical information

WHEN AND WHERE: The event will take place on 23 and 24 June, in Room XII, Palais des Nations, Geneva and virtually. Access to Room XII is through Door A11.

PARTICIPANTS: This event is open to Geneva-based diplomats and experts from capital working on or interested in issues pertaining to space security issues.

RSVP: Those interested in attending and receiving supplemental material should register. In-person attendees who require badge access should register via the following link. Virtual attendees please register using the following Eventbrite link. For event queries please contact sarah.erickson@un.org; for badge access queries please contact: unoda-geneva@un.org.