Sustainable space development has two meanings: to ensure the long-term viability of space activities, and to contribute to the sustainable development goals (SDGs) via space. Developing links between space and sustainable development is especially important in ASEAN, a region characterised by strong disparities between member states, frequent natural disasters, and varying levels of capacity to conduct space initiatives. Specifically, this chapter argues that sustainable space development in ASEAN is contingent on public involvement. This includes sharing the benefits of space activities with ordinary citizens, and promoting inclusive pathways for the public to provide its own input to local space efforts. The chapter provides an overview of why and how to connect space with the public in the specific ASEAN context, in the hope of supporting policymakers who are new to the space field—both within and beyond ASEAN—to develop practical methods for public engagement.


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    Title :

    Connecting Space with Citizens of ASEAN: A Social and Policy Ecosystem for Sustainable Space Development



    Published in:

    ASEAN Space Programs ; Chapter : 10 ; 177-198


    Publication date :

    2022-01-12


    Size :

    22 pages




    Type of media :

    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English





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