About UNOOSA
The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) works to promote international cooperation in the peaceful use and exploration of space, and in the utilisation of space science and technology for sustainable economic and social development. The Office assists any United Nations Member States to establish legal and regulatory frameworks to govern space activities and strengthens the capacity of developing countries to use space science technology and applications for development by helping to integrate space capabilities into national development programmes.Activities by UNOOSA
CommonSpace Initiative: Integrated Space Solutions for Disaster Risk Reduction and SDG Implementation
Africa, Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States, Latin America and the Caribbean GhanaTrinidad and TobagoThe CommonSpace Initiative (CSI) is a global programme designed to support developing countries in applying space-based solutions—including satellite Earth observation, GNSS, and communication technologies—to enhance disaster risk reduction, climate resilience, and SDG implementation. CSI provides a coordinated framework where countries access geospatial data, modeling tools, and decision-support services through a unified platform. The initiative strengthens national disaster-management systems, facilitates technology transfer, and enables regional and international cooperation across the entire space-to-impact value chain. Expected impact includes improved early-warning capabilities, enhanced availability of space data for national planning, and stronger institutional adoption of space technologies for public-good applications.
Activity Type AI Tools/SolutionsResearch/Reports/AssessmentsAwareness/AdvocacyNetworks/Mentorship/ExchangeTonga Disaster Preparedness Pilot Project
Asia and the Pacific TongaThe Tonga Preparedness Pilot Project is a joint initiative by the UN-SPIDER and the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS) that enhances disaster preparedness using remote sensing in Tonga. The project utilizes satellite imagery and advanced Earth observation technologies to enhance disaster preparedness. The project used AI for Digital Twin Creation and Palm Tree Detection derived from satellite imagery.
Activity Type AI Tools/SolutionsTechnical AssistanceResearch/Reports/AssessmentsUN-SPIDER Knowledge Portal Tools
Global ArgentinaChinaGermanyIndiaUN-SPIDER works in delivering resources for Member States to facilitate the acquisition and processing of space remote sensing data. This program aims to ensure that all countries and international and regional organizations have access to and develop the capacity to use all types of space-based information to support the full disaster management cycle. The portal provides knowledge, tools, and assessments for disaster management, including step-by-step procedures in GIS software, Python (Jupyter notebooks) and R scripts to download, process and visualize Earth observation data for monitoring and assessing droughts, floods, mudslides, and burn severity after forest fires.
Activity Type AI Tools/SolutionsTechnical AssistanceSpace4Industry: Leveraging Geospatial & Digital Intelligence for Industrial Climate Solutions
Global BrazilSpace4Industry is a global platform designed to structure, accelerate and scale the application of space-enabled solutions for industrial climate mitigation and adaptation. It builds on an initial pipeline of priority initiatives identified through the UNIDO–UNOOSA collaboration and leverages established UN space-based information initiatives, including UNOOSA's UN-SPIDER programme, translating proven space-based risk information and tools into industry-focused climate solutions.
Activity Type AI Tools/SolutionsTrainings/WorkshopsTechnical Assistance