Background

This study has a unique angle that builds on three main pillars:

• OECD findings on the propagation of global shocks
• OECD findings on the role of space technologies and information and communications technologies (ICT) in tackling a number of key societal challenges
• The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Risks Survey.

Objectives

Space technologies and ICT can contribute to tackling a number of key societal challenges. The objective of this new OECD IFP study is to investigate how different space applications (Earth observation, telecom, navigation, positioning, and timing), combined with ICT, can assist in the surveillance of diverse global threats today and in the near-to-medium term future (8-10 years).

Participants

This one-year study is being conducted in partnership with public and private actors.

Workshops

• 27 February 2012, Brussels: 1st workshop: Natural disasters
• 23 March 2012, London: 2nd workshop: Ocean surveillance
• 4 May 2012, Stuttgart: 3rd workshop: Transport and power surveillance
• 5 June 2012, Paris: 4th workshop: Health risks
• 9 July 2012, Paris: 5th workshop: Space security

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