Space Technology for Energy and Cross-Sector Innovation: Transforming the Asia-Pacific Region
13 February 2025
Space technology presents an opportunity to leapfrog traditional development pathways for developing countries in Asia and the Pacific. Countries can improve energy management, optimize renewable resources, and enhance climate resilience. Investing in this frontier technology also helps drive sustainable growth, bridge technological gaps, and foster global partnerships for greater economic resilience.
In this webinar, experts presented and make the case on how space-based technology holds the potential to harness energy from space, provide an abundant and clean energy source while reducing dependency on fossil fuels, and at the same time, fuel innovation across various sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, and transport.
Program and Learning Materials:
| Date | Session / Activity | Presentation Material | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2025 | Presentations |
Setting the Stage: The Role of Space Technology in Energy This presentation gives an overview of the European Space Agency, its missions, and programs in support of international development. |
Zoltan Bartalis |
| 13 Feb 2025 | Presentations |
Space Solar: Powering a Sustainable Future This presentation gives an overview of the potential of space-based solar power as a sustainable energy solution to meet global energy demands and achieve... |
Sam Adlen |