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πΊπ³It was a privilege briefing States at #NPTRevCon in New York on research into the norm against nuclear use and threats, led by @GaukharM, with Umi Ariga π€
Thanks to @MofaJapan_en for their support of the Japan Chair for a World without Nuclear Weapons at the VCDNP π―π΅
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Research Fellow @louisreitmann launched the Space Norms Atlas, a new data-driven resource that supports States in developing norms for #space security, at the UN in Geneva π°οΈπΊπ³
Opening remarks by Ambassador David Riley @rileyfo π¬π§
πΊ Watch the event: vcdnp.org/launch-event-spaceβ¦
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During a VCDNP event at the UN in Geneva, Research Fellow @louisreitmann explored the changing #space threat landscape with:
Clive Hughes, Head of Space Security & Advanced Threats @FCDOGovUK π¬π§
Sabrina Alam, Founder of Matter Space & Defence
πΊWatch at vcdnp.org/launch-event-spaceβ¦
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Mar 30
It was a great pleasure to share the Space Norms Atlas with diplomats in Geneva πΊπ³π°οΈ
Special thanks to Amb. David Riley for opening remarks and to Clive Hughes and Sabrina Alam for a great discussion on dual-use assets π
βΆοΈ Watch the event: vcdnp.org/launch-event-spaceβ¦
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Mar 24
πThrilled to see this released! Months of hard work paying off β the Space Norms Atlas gives States the data they need to develop instruments for stability and security in space ππ Grateful for the support from @FCDOGovUK π
Learn more β‘οΈ vcdnp.org/space-norms-atlas/
Out now: In the Space Norms Atlas, Research Fellow @louisreitmann maps 150 emerging norms for space security, using 1,200 data points from UN forums πΊπ³ππ°οΈ The Atlas supports States in ensuring stability and preventing conflict in #space π
Learn more β‘οΈ vcdnp.org/space-norms-atlas/
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Feb 25
The Hague Code of Conduct holds many lessons for #space security πon pre-launch notifications, site visits, SSA, debris mitigation, etc. I enjoyed moderating a session on this overlap at an outreach event for Vienna diplomats with @MFA_Austria π¦πΉ and @FRS_org π€
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Our second panel discusses the links between #HCoC and #space launch technologies, with Dr. Markus Schiller (ST Analytics) π, Giulia Pavesi @ESPIspace π°οΈ, Romana Kofler @UNOOSA πΊπ³, and Alexandre Houdayer @FRS_org. Moderation by VCDNP Research Fellow @louisreitmann
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Feb 23
4 days and 15 meetings in Geneva πΊπ³π¨π It was a pleasure providing input to States' preparations for the July session of the OEWG on PAROS π°οΈπ Delegates can find valuable guidance and ideas for their coordination with capitals here π lnkd.in/dmCKeR57
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Fresh from the European Space Conference π°οΈ πͺπΊ It was a pleasure organising this panel to raise awareness of UN efforts for stability and security in space at this major event for the space and defence industry #EuropeanSpaceConf
Learn more β‘οΈ vcdnp.org/industry-space-defβ¦
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25 Nov 2025
First time at the UN Conference on #Space Law and Policy ππ§ββοΈ PAROS discussions have lots to learn from this forum: the work doesn't stop at negotiating a treaty; successful governance needs shared understandings and implementation in national practices, policies, and laws π
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π°οΈ New Report on PAROS: At the #FirstCommittee, we shared new proposals on space threat reduction, together with @FCDOGovUK π¬π§π€ These were developed by diplomats from 18 countries, experts, and #space industry at a workshop in Geneva π
Get the report β‘οΈ vcdnp.org/unlocking-progressβ¦
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22 Oct 2025
Thrilled to bring together such authoritative figures on #space security, especially the Chair of the OEWG on #PAROS in All its Aspects Ambassador Foradori π
If you're in New York πΊπ³π½ don't miss it!
π’ New Speakers Announced: We are excited to welcome the Chair of the OEWG on #PAROS in All its Aspects Amb. Foradori π¦π· and DPR Tsholofelo Tsheole πΏπ¦ to our #FirstCommittee event with @FCDOGovUK π¬π§π€
Join us this Friday for innovative proposals on #space security π°οΈπ #UNGA
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πΊπ³ Calling all #1stCommittee delegates: Join the UK-VCDNP event on space security on 24 October π°οΈπͺ
We'll discuss fresh ideas for concrete progress on #PAROS, including at the next OEWG session, developed by diplomats from 1β£8β£ countries, experts, and space industry π€
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10 Oct 2025
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This workshop was proof of concept that tackling PAROS via concrete space threats is the key to ensuring #space security π°οΈπ Diplomats from all continents, experts, and industry identified actionable next steps on PAROS π€ Excited to share more at #1stCommittee on 24 Oct πΊπ³π½
We convened officials and diplomats from 18 countries, experts, and space industry in #Geneva to explore next steps towards comprehensive #space security π°οΈπͺ
Learn more β‘οΈ vcdnp.org/next-chapter-in-paβ¦
Thanks to our hosts @TheGCSP and to @FCDOGovUK for the generous financial support π¬π§ π€π»
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11 Sep 2025
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Two days of dialogue and learning at the @UNIDIR Outer Space Security Conference ππ
Excited to share my new paper on #PAROS with diplomats and experts β‘οΈ vcdnp.org/paros-papers/
Big congrats to the organisers, especially @almuazcarate and @saraherixson π
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8 Sep 2025
Big milestone for my current work on #space security β
Thanks very much to the fantastic panellists and everyone in the audience for joining us π More to come!
πΊ Catch up on the launch event for our latest research on #space security and #PAROS, featuring leading experts πβοΈ
Watch now β‘οΈ vcdnp.org/launch-event-parosβ¦
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3 Sep 2025
π Come for the publications, stay for the fantastic panellists π Register for our online event on space security tomorrow β‘οΈ vcdnp.org/launch-event-parosβ¦
π¨ Happening tomorrow: We are launching 2β£ new papers on #space security and #PAROS π°οΈπ‘οΈ by Research Fellow @louisreitmann, in conversaton with:
βΆοΈ Noelle Riza Castillo, Director of Space Policy & International Cooperation @PhilSpaceAgency
βΆοΈ Simon Cleobury, Head of Arms Control & Disarmament @TheGCSP
βΆοΈ Almudena Azcarate Ortega, Researcher @UNIDIR
βΆοΈ Elena Sokova, Executive Director @VCDNP
Register now β‘οΈ vcdnp.org/launch-event-parosβ¦
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28 Aug 2025
π Excited to share what I've been working on! Two new publications for #space diplomats in Vienna and Geneva πΊπ³π°οΈ 1. Summary of multilateral efforts for #PAROS since 1978 and 2. Recommendations for the OEWG on PAROS in All its Aspects β
Register for our virtual launch β¬οΈ
The VCDNP is going into #space πͺπ°οΈDon't miss our first event on space security with 2β£ new publications by Research Fellow @louisreitmann and a discussion with @almuazcarate at UNIDIR, @simoncleobury at GCSP, and Noelle Riza Castillo at @PhilSpaceAgency π΅π
ποΈ 4 Sep, 2-3:30 PM CEST
π» Zoom
Register here β‘οΈ vcdnp.org/launch-event-parosβ¦
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An article on the 50th anniversary of the Nuclear Suppliers Group #NSG by Research Fellow @louisreitmann was published on the cover of WorldECR, the @DowJones Journal of #ExportControls and #Sanctions π°βοΈ
Read the article on the VCDNP website β‘οΈ tinyurl.com/529ky5w4
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