Baku: The Space Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (Azercosmos) hosted the Summit of Space Leaders as part of the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) and the "Science, Technology, and Innovation Day." The summit, themed "Space Challenges in the Fight Against Climate Change: Summit of Space Leaders," focused on the critical role of space technology in addressing climate challenges and fostering collaboration between global and emerging space agencies. According to Bahrain News Agency, the event brought together 80 representatives from the international space community, including senior officials from Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, the United Kingdom, Italy, Japan, China, Turkey, Brazil, Norway, and Hungary. Key participants included the heads of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ICESCO), the International Astronaut ical Federation (IAF), the Commonwealth, and other relevant United Nations and international organisations. Samaddin Asadov, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Azercosmos, remarked, "At the Summit of Space Leaders, one of the high-level events under the umbrella of COP29, we are witnessing once again how space supports global ambitions, contributes to improved actions, and fosters international cooperation." The National Space Science Agency (NSSA) was represented by its CEO, Dr. Mohammed Ebrahim Al Aseeri, and Amal Al Binali, Chief of Strategic Planning and Projects. During his address, Dr. Al Aseeri outlined Bahrain's efforts to leverage space science and technology in combating climate change. He highlighted initiatives to build national capacity and monitor environmental indicators, emphasising Bahrain's commitment to advancing international space cooperation. The summit's final statement underscored the importance of strengthening international partnerships, aligning with the objectives of the Unit ed Nations' 2030 Space Agenda, and advancing space-based solutions to mitigate the impacts of climate change.
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