Summary
- Ambassador Abdulmohsen bin Khothaila addressed the UNHRC on behalf of 123 countries regarding the critical issue of space debris and its potential implications for human rights.
- Advancements in space technology have provided significant benefits to humanity, but space debris poses risks to infrastructure supporting these operations.
- Space debris directly impacts Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing the need for effective management to ensure sustainable development and access to critical technologies.
- UNOOSA and COPUOS highlighted the importance of managing space debris for international security, environmental protection, and satellite services integral to human rights and development.