Keio University 9 February 2023 Space Law Symposium The importance of the IISL Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court for the development of space law and the education and inspiration of the young generations Kai-Uwe Schrogl IISL President www.iisl.space eloven
contributions to space law and IISL: Prof. Setsuko Aoki (IISL Vice President, Chair UNCOPUOS Legal Subcommittee) Ms. Motoko Mizuno (Longtime IISL Member, Member of the House of Councillors, The National Diet of Japan) Mr. Masahiko Sato (Member in the IISL Board of Directors) ...plus many many young talented space lawyers and academic, Moot support and diplomatic institutions! IISL’s prime mission: Maintaining the rule of law in outer space! www.iisl.space
- Created in 1960. - - - - Members from almost 50 countries from all continents. The main global platform of space lawyers in academic, government, industry and practice. Continuously extending activities and formats (Colloquia, Symposia, Knowledge Constellation, Happy Hour and many more). Continuously striving for relevance in space law making. Continuously striving for engaging the - youth (Young Scholars Sessions and Symposia, Moot Court Competition). IISL’s special tribute to Judge Manfred Lachs (Member and President of the International Court of Justice and President of IISL from 1990-1993): The IISL Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition
- - - - - Only global space law moot court competition. Covering the globe with five regions – largest and most competitive region is the Asia-Pacific Region! Extremely prestigious and exciting through 3 ICJ Judges presiding over the World Finals. Most important tool for engaging and inspiring the young generation of space lawyers. Linking people inside regions and across regions. Through the cases, developing new ideas and perspectives on practical implementation of space law. - IISL warmly and cordially thanks all Japanese institutions and individuals supporting the Asia- Pacific Round: in particular MEXT and Gakushuin University!
Increased relevance in promoting the rule of law in outer space & expansion as the prime platform for space lawyers through: - Relevance for practitioners and for law-making (IISL/ECSL Symposia leading to LSC agenda items, Statements, Proceedings as top resource) - Digital transformation of IISL (accelerated through Covid: GA, elections) and new participatory formats (Knowledge Constellation, Happy Hour). - Extension and inclusiveness (LA Round, China Workshop, Space Symposium). - Generation change (in Board and membership, with even stronger age, gender and regional diversity; ethics charter).
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