The Space for Sustainable Economic Development session took place on 2 July 2024 during Space for Arctic, a conference held on 2–3 July at Clarion Hotel The Edge in Tromsø. The conference focused on accelerating the use of space for climate action and civil protection.
The session explored how space technologies can support responsible resource management, environmental monitoring, decision-making and community well-being in the Arctic. Michelle Hermes presented the Sentinels Benefits Studies from 10:30 to 10:45, followed by the panel from 10:45 to 12:15.
Dr Dwayne Ryan Menezes joined the panel, moderated by Eurisy Secretary General Annalisa Donati. The conference was presented by the European Space Agency in collaboration with Eurisy, the Norwegian Space Agency and the Norwegian Chairship of the Arctic Council.
PRPI participation
Dr Dwayne Ryan Menezes · Panellist
Other participants
- Michelle Hermes, Policy Officer, EARSC – presentation
- Annalisa Donati, Secretary General, Eurisy – Moderator
- Ole Morten Olsen, Director of Enterprise Development and Innovation, Norwegian Space Agency
- Benoit Mathieu, Managing Director, OHB Sweden
- Maja-Stina Ekstedt, EVP Sustainability and Public Relations, K-SAT
- Beatrice Iren Fløystad, Leader, Saami Association of Norway (NSR)
