In today’s world, it’s impossible to ignore the growing anxiety surrounding climate change. As we witness extreme weather events, rising temperatures, and an accelerating loss of biodiversity, the emotional toll on individuals is real. People are anxious, uncertain, and, at times, overwhelmed by the scale of the crisis. This phenomenon, often referred to as climate anxiety, is affecting communities globally—especially the younger generations, who will bear the brunt of the consequences.

As we look ahead to 2025, the world will celebrate the United Nations’ declaration of the International Year of Cooperatives (IYC 2025). This significant year highlights the crucial role that cooperatives play in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with the theme “Cooperatives Build a Better World.” At the intersection of cooperative development and sustainable innovation, space technology offers unique opportunities to help build a more inclusive, resilient, and environmentally conscious future for all.

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The United Nations World Space Forum 2024, held from 3-5 December in Bonn, Germany, provides an essential platform for discussing the integration of sustainability into space activities. This year’s theme, Sustainable Space for Sustainability on Earth, underscores the importance of space technologies in addressing global challenges such as climate change, resource management, and socio-economic inequality.