Overview
Working Group for Space and Global Health was established by the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, at its sixty-first session held from 20 to 29 June 2018. It builds on the work the work of the Expert Focus Group on Space and Global Health (please check the official United Nations website for the Working Group for Space and Global Health).
The Expert Focus Group on Space & Global Health has been established by the Scientific and Technical
Subcommittee (STSC) of the United Nations Committee for the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UN COPUOS)
The first meeting of the group was held on 5 February 2015 in Vienna. This focus group evolved from the earlier Action Team 6 established in 2001, and the subsequent AT 6 Follow-up Initiative (2012-15). The focused expert group reviews and analyses current uses of space (technology, applications, practices and initiatives) in support of globalhealth needs in order to: identify gaps; propose recommendations; and provide orientation for the future work of the STSC.
The Expert Focus Group on Space & Global Health has been established by the Scientific and Technical
Subcommittee (STSC) of the United Nations Committee for the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UN COPUOS)
The first meeting of the group was held on 5 February 2015 in Vienna. This focus group evolved from the earlier Action Team 6 established in 2001, and the subsequent AT 6 Follow-up Initiative (2012-15). The focused expert group reviews and analyses current uses of space (technology, applications, practices and initiatives) in support of globalhealth needs in order to: identify gaps; propose recommendations; and provide orientation for the future work of the STSC.
Expert Focus Group - Space & Global Health (2015-2018): Former AT6FUI Website for Community of Practice
Working Group - Space & Global Health (since 2018):
Working Group - Space & Global Health (since 2018):
