Author Archives: joy
Dec
During the annual Science Forum South Africa (SFSA) 2024, the African Astronomical Society (AfAS) and the Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) co-hosted a side event titled “Astronomy for Sustainable Development: Charting the Future of Africa.” This event highlighted the critical role of astronomy in advancing sustainable development across the African continent. The programme featured […]
Nov
The Office of Astronomy for Development participated in the Under One Sky global conference organised by Dark Sky international. With more than 1000 registered participants, the conference covered a wide range of topics from wildlife ecologists discussing the impact of light pollution on marine environments to tourism experts in the Middle East emphasizing the economic […]
Oct
At the IAU-OAD we are exploring ways to use astronomy for sustainable socioeconomic development. Astrotourism, or tourism activities involving the night sky, have the potential to generate economic benefits in a way that both contribute to sustainable development and protect the natural resource of dark skies. Our Astrotourism flagship directly links astronomy and tourism, harnessing its potential […]
A fire destroyed the Ninho das Águias Community Library, located in the community of Pavão, in the neighbourhood of Copacabana (RJ) in Brazil. The library has carried out important actions, since 2011, for children and young people in the region, including hosting the Closer to the Sky project funded by the IAU OAD. The project […]