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OFFICIAL Madis Kallas Minister of Environment Ministry of Environment Estonia Paris, 27 June 2025 15th IAF International Meeting for Ministers and Members of Parliaments “Space the Indispensable Ally for Decision-Makers” Object: Letter of Invitation to attend the IAF International Meeting for Ministers and Members of Parliaments in Sydney (Sunday, 28 September 2025) Dear Hon. Kallas, It is with great pleasure that we invite you to participate in the International Astronautical Federation’s International Meeting for Ministers and Members of Parliaments (MMoP) scheduled to take place on Sunday, 28 September 2025, in Sydney, Australia, preceding the 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC). The IAF MMoP Meeting this year will be organized in cooperation with the Space Industry Association of Australia (SIAA), Australian Space Agency, and NSW Government, and it will be hosted in the prestigious Plenary Hall of the Parliament of New South Wales. The IAF MMoP Meeting is a unique forum, inviting Ministers and members of Parliaments from around the world to present their nations’ space initiatives. Ministers will provide valuable insights on their countries’ space strategy, while Parliamentarians will engage in discussions on relevant space solutions in their regions or cities. Here we seize synergies, share experiences, and good practices on space solutions. Our meeting is an exceptional source of ideas for operational space solutions and the accomplishment of national priorities and cities management. Our goal is to make Space accessible, understandable for all of us. This meeting also aims to engage policymakers from nations that do not yet have space experience, to provide them with the opportunity to listen to the experiences shared by their peers, highlighting the benefits of space-based solutions. Each topic will be introduced by a space expert; we encourage attendees to give a short presentation (10 minutes) of a relevant space solution in their country or region on the following topics: • Space for Disaster and Risk Management • Space to Improve Public Services • Space-based Solutions to Safeguard Life on Earth IAF Secretariat – 100 Avenue de Suffren - 75015 Paris, France T: +33 (0)1 45 67 42 60 - E: [email protected] - W: www.iafastro.org Non-profit organisation established under the French Law of 1 July 1901  OFFICIAL Your interaction during the meeting will be recorded and photographed and the assets will be shared with you after the event. We hope that this will support you to further spread the importance of space within your country. In addition to this, we wish to further enrich your experience by inviting you to a formal dinner on Sunday evening coupled with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Sydney Opera House, to network in a more relaxed environment, and to attend the IAC 2025 Opening Day as guest of Honour, on Monday, 29 September 2025. Should you choose to extend your stay in Sydney, a curated list of recommended activities will be provided in due course to help you make the most of your time in the harbour city. We kindly ask that you confirm your attendance at your earliest convenience. For any questions or request further information, please contact the IAF Secretariat ([email protected]). We look forward to your participation and to seeing you in Sydney. Sincerely, Clay Mowry Christian Feichtinger Dominique Tilmans President Executive Director Special Advisor for Parliamentarian International Astronautical International Astronautical and Ministerial Relations Federation (IAF) Federation (IAF) International Astronautical Federation (IAF) IAF Secretariat – 100 Avenue de Suffren - 75015 Paris, France T: +33 (0)1 45 67 42 60 - E: [email protected] - W: www.iafastro.org Non-profit organisation established under the French Law of 1 July 1901 15th IAF International Meeting for Ministers and Members of Parliaments Programme Space the Indispensable Ally for Decision-Makers - Sunday 28 September 2025 - Parliament of New South Wales 6 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia  Ministry and Parliamentary Programme Sunday, 28 September 2025 The MMoP Meeting will take place in the Plenary Hall of the Parliament of New South Wales 09:00 Welcome Coffee 09:25 Group Picture 09:30 Welcome Remarks • Clay Mowry, President, International Astronautical Federation (IAF) • MMoP 2025 Co-Chair, IAC 2025 Host Country • Dominique Tilmans, Special Advisor to the IAF President on Parliamentarian and Ministerial Relations and Master of Ceremony of the 15th IAF MMoP Meeting, International Astronautical Federation (IAF) • Judith Collins, New Zealand Minister for Space 10:15 Session 1: Space for Disaster and Risk Management Today, we are all exposed to serious vulnerabilities: drought, reduced or excessive rainfall, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, man-made catastrophes… which are menacing our environment putting in danger our lives, our economy and impacting properties, flora, fauna and cultural heritage. Luckily, Space solutions have the potential to help governments and administrations to manage disaster risks. They play a crucial role in all phases of the disaster risk management cycle: from prevention and preparedness to response and recovery. Keynote Speech and Moderation by Simonetta Cheli, Director of Earth Observation Programmes and Head of ESRIN, European Space Agency (ESA) Interventions by Ministers and Members of Parliaments Roundtable Discussion 11:15 Session 2: Space in Support of Society Space solutions play a key role in helping policy-makers address societal challenges and develop policies that meet public needs. Rationalization of traffic management, improvement of public transport, dynamic urban planning, air quality, management of drinking water supplies, optimizing 2  Ministry and Parliamentary Programme energy and waste without forgetting supporting healthcare and emergency response... Space technology offers valuable solutions in many sectors. Keynote Speech and Moderation by Salem Al Qubaisi, Director General, UAE Space Agency Interventions by Ministers and Members of Parliaments Roundtable Discussion 12:15 Session 3: Space-based Solutions to Safeguard Life on Earth Space solutions have become powerful tools for governments to address long-standing challenges. By providing real-time monitoring and precise detection capabilities, these technologies help to combat illegal activities such as illegal fishing, trafficking of goods, discharges from ships on the high seas but also planning sustainable aquaculture activities, monitoring water turbidity, improving the management of marine protected areas. Space-based solutions have also improved border surveillance, enabling policy makers to implement more effective security measures. Keynote Speech and Moderation by Enrico Palermo, Head, Australian Space Agency Interventions by Ministers and Members of Parliaments Roundtable Discussion 13:15 Closing Remarks • MMoP 2025 Co-Chair, IAC 2025 Host Country • Dominique Tilmans, Special Advisor to the IAF President on Parliamentarian and Ministerial Relations and Master of Ceremonies of the 15th IAF MMoP Event 13:30 Lunch Break 14:30 MMoP Cultural Visit to the Sydney Opera House Transfer will be provided from the Parliament of New South Wales to the location of the Cultural visit and MMoP 2025 Dinner. 19:00 IAF International Meeting for Ministers and Members of Parliaments Cocktail and Dinner Sydney Opera House Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia 3  Ministry and Parliamentary Programme Monday, 29 September 2025 The IAC 2025 will take place at the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) located in 14 Darling Dr., Sydney NSW 2000, Australia 08:30 - 09:15 VIP Gathering American Express Lounge, ICC Sydney Theatre (IAC 2025 venue) 09:30 – 11:00 IAC 2025 Opening Ceremony ICC Sydney Theatre - Reserved VIP Seats for the MMoPs 11:15 – 12:15 Exhibition Opening ICC Sydney, Convention Centre – Exhibition Area 12:30 – 13:30 VIP Luncheon ICC Sydney, Convention Centre - Parkside 1 13:45 – 15:15 Plenary Event 1: One to One with Heads of Agencies ICC Sydney Theatre 15:15 – 18:00 Free time to visit the Exhibition and attending the IAF GNFs Sessions and other portions of the IAC 2025 Programme 18:15 – 19:15 Plenary Event 2: IAC 2025 Host Plenary ICC Sydney Theatre 19:30 – 22:30 IAC 2025 Welcome Reception ICC Sydney, Exhibition Centre – Hall 5/6/7 Tuesday, 30 September 2025 08:00 – 08:45 Industry Breakfast ICC Sydney, Convention Centre – Parkside 1 09:00 – 10:00 Plenary Event 3: “How a Circular Economy Framework Unlocks Commercial Success in Space” ICC Sydney, Convention Centre – Pyrmont Theatre 10:00 – 12:30 Free time to visit the Exhibition and attending the IAF GNFs Sessions and other portions of the IAC 2025 Programme 12:30 – 13:30 Industry Luncheon ICC Sydney, Convention Centre – Parkside 1 4  Ministry and Parliamentary Programme Address Information Recommended Hotel: Sofitel Darling Harbour 12 Darling Dr, Sydney NSW 2000 W Sydney 31 Wheat Rd, Sydney NSW 2000 Hilton Sydney 488 George St, Sydney NSW 2000 https://www.iac2025.org/accommodation/ MMoP Venue: Parliament of New South Wales 6 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia MMoP Dinner Venue: Sydney Opera House Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia IAC 2025 Venue: International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) 14 Darling Dr., Sydney NSW 2000, Australia 5 Christian FEICHTINGER Executive Director International Astronautical Federation (IAF)  Virtual Preparatory Meeting Agenda ➢ Welcome and Introduction of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) and the International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2025) Christian Feichtinger, Executive Director, International Astronautical Federation (IAF) ➢ Introduction of the IAF International Meeting for Ministers and Members of Parliaments (MMoP) Dominique Tilmans, Special Advisor to the IAF President on Parliamentarian and Ministerial Relations and Master of Ceremony of the 15th IAF MMoP Meeting, International Astronautical Federation (IAF) ➢ Q&A  IAF History The International Astronautical Federation (IAF) was created in 1951 by 10 learned societies from 9 countries to “Encourage the advancement of knowledge about space and the development and application of space assets for the benefit of humanity.”  IAF Members The IAF has become today the global space advocacy body, counting today 563 corporate members 563 513 468 433 397 407 366 343 327 306 273 282 227 246 205 198 181 197 165 168 165 158160 165  IAF Members Over the past years the IAF managed to engage actors from all continents and is now represented by its members in 81 countries  IAF Members Space Agencies and R&D Organizations Offices Professional Societies & Associations The IAF is the largest and most diverse space network Space Industries connecting the main and Start-ups and the most innovative actors cooperating Museums & Universities  IAF Driving Forces Support and Influence Support Advance Facilitate and Enhance International Knowledge Global Global Space Cooperation in About Space Space Advocacy all Space- for the Governance related Benefit of Activities Humanity  IAF Events – Global Conferences IAF Global Space Conference on Climate Change – GLOC 2026 2 – 4 June, Kigali, Rwanda IAF Global Space Conference on Climate Change – GLOC 2023 23 – 25 May 2023, IAF Global Conference on Space for Oslo, Norway Emerging Countries – GLEC 2022 16 – 20 May 2022, IAF Global Space Exploration Quito, Ecuador Conference – GLEX 2025 7 – 9 May 2025 New Delhi, India  IAF Events – International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 74th International Astronautical 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) Congress (IAC) 02 – 06 October 2023 05 – 09 October 2026 Baku, Azerbaijan Antalya, Türkiye 75th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 11 – 18 October 2024 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 29 September – 3 October 2025 Milan, Italy Sydney, Australia  IAC 2024 Highlights → Click on the picture to be redirected to the IAC 2025 Highlights Video on the IAF Youtube Channel  26 – 28 September IAC 2025 Associated Events 29 Sept. – 03 Oct. IAC 2025  A rich Plenary I Programme Bilateral Meetings covering the latest with representatives and most relevant THE IAC IS THE from Space Agencies, Industries, International space topics Numerous networking events/ ONE PLACE AND Organizations, press cocktails/ luncheons TIME OF THE YEAR WHERE ALL Preferential rates for the best hotels in Special two days pass to attend for GLOBAL SPACE Sydney free the IAC on Monday (Opening Day) and Tuesday ACTORS COME (Industry Day) Over 7500sqm of TOGETHER. A full Technical Programme exhibition with booths from the covering every major space OVER 8.000 topic linked to agencies and space PARTICIPANTS space industries EACH YEAR  Dominique TILMANS Special Advisor to President on Parliamentarian and Ministerial Relations International Astronautical Federation (IAF)  MMoP Meeting - Goals 15th IAF International Meeting for Ministers and Members of Parliaments (MMoP) Sunday 28 September 2025, Sydney, Australia “Space the Indispensable Ally for Decision-Makers” A three-day Encouraging the A platform for Programme participation of Discovering the political including policymakers from benefits of space representatives meetings, non-space technologies for to meet, listen, networking countries, to civil society and and exchange cocktails and benefit from the dinners, and two experiences shared creating about space new synergies full days as Guests by their peers of Honour  MMoP Meeting - Location Parliament of New South Wales – Plenary Hall Address : 6 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia The Parliament of New South Wales is the bicameral legislative body of the Australian State of New South Wales (NSW). It is composed of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly (lower house) and the New South Wales Legislative Council (upper house).  MMoP Meeting - Programme Sunday 28 09:00 MMoP Welcome Breakfast September 09:30 IAF International Meeting for Ministers and Members of Parliaments (MMoP) (Parliament of NSW) 13:30 MMoP Luncheon 14:30 MMoP Cultural Visit to the Sydney Opera House 19:00 IAF International Meeting for Ministers and Members of Parliaments Cocktail and Dinner (Sydney Opera House) Monday 29 08:30 IAC 2025 Opening Day September → MMoPs are invited to participate in all day’s activities as Guests of Honour* Tuesday 30 08:30 IAC 2025 Industry Day September → MMoPs are invited to participate in all day’s activities as Guests of Honour* * Please check the MMoP Programme or www.iafastro.org for further details about the IAC 2025 Programme  MMoP Meeting - Topics “Space the Indispensable Ally for Decision-Makers” A common goal: make space understandable, operational, and effective both for the day-to-day challenges and in front of emergencies Ministers and MoPs are invited to briefly explain their country’s space strategy while MoPs can present on relevant space solutions by giving a 10 minutes presentation on one, or more, of the following topics: Space for Disaster and Risk Management • Keynote Speech by Simonetta Cheli, Director of Earth Observation Programmes and Head of ESRIN, European Space Agency (ESA) Space in Support of Society • Keynote Speech by Salem Al Qubaisi, Director General, UAE Space Agency Space-based Solutions to Safeguard Life on Earth • Keynote Speech by Enrico Palermo, Head, Australian Space Agency → Representatives are invited to share their selected topic(s) and Presentation’s title by 31 July for inclusion in the IAC 2025 Final Programme.  MMoP Meeting – Cultural Visit Sydney Opera House We invite all the participants of the IAF International Meeting for Ministers and Members of Parliaments to join us on a tailored VIP Tour of the world’s renowned Sydney Opera House. A true landmark of Australia, masterpiece of 20th-century architecture, and UNESCO World Heritage Site.  MMoP Meeting – Cocktail and Dinner Sydney Opera House After the visit, we invite all participants to take advantage of the beautiful framework of the MMoP Networking Cocktail and Dinner to further engage with: Fellow Ministers and Members of Parliaments Heads of the Space Agencies Heads of International Organizations Members of the IAF Bureau An opportunity to exchange on the topics discussed during the day in a more relaxed and informal setting.  MMoP Meeting Q&A Thanks for your attention ! Saatja: "Kliimaministeerium info" <[email protected]> Saaja: "info - MKM" <[email protected]> Teema: FW: IAC 2025: Personal Invitation for the 15th IAF MMoP Meeting in Sydney and Preparatory Meeting Materials Kuupäev: 2025-06-27 11:22 Tere Edastame kirja vastavalt kuuluvusele, kuna kosmose valdkonnaga tegeleb Majandus- ja Kommunikatsiooniministeerium. Lugupidamisega Kliimaministeerium From: Martina Fabbiani <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, June 27, 2025 2:11 PM To: [email protected]; Kliimaministeerium info <[email protected]> Subject: IAC 2025: Personal Invitation for the 15th IAF MMoP Meeting in Sydney and Preparatory Meeting Materials Dear Hon. Kallas, Please kindly find attached a personal invitation letter signed by Clay Mowry, President of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), Christian Feichtinger, Executive Director of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), and Dominique Tilmans, IAF Special Advisor to the President for Parliamentarian and Ministerial Relations, to attend the 15th International Meeting for Ministers and Members of Parliaments to be held on Sunday 28 September 2025 in Sydney, Australia on the occasion of the 76th edition of the International Astronautical Congress (IAC). In preparation of the event and to present you the detailed programme of the gathering, please find attached the Draft Programme of the IAF MMoP Meeting and the Materials which were presented during the Virtual Preparatory Meeting held on Monday 9 June. The recording can be downloaded using the following link: https://we.tl/t-pZ3q60E43a. We kindly ask you to confirm your participation in the meeting in Sydney at your earliest convenience. Do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions. We look forward to welcoming you in Australia! Kindest regards, IAF Secretariat Martina Fabbiani Senior Projects Manager IAF Secretariat International Astronautical Federation 100 Avenue de Suffren 75015 Paris, France Tel: +33 (0) 1 45 67 65 13 Email: <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] Website: <http://www.iafastro.org/> www.iafastro.org --- Kiri on saadetud väljastpoolt valitsemisala. 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