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The Andean Regional Office of Astronomy for Development will host the V Workshop de Astronomía en los Andes from 22–25 September 2025 at Universidad CESMAG in Pasto, Colombia. Under the theme “Communities committed to development through astrotourism,” this international, multidisciplinary gathering will bring together astronomers, educators, tourism operators, and community leaders to explore how astronomy […]

The International Astronomical Union’s Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) participated in the ongoing IAU Symposium on Indigenous Astronomy in the Space Age, highlighting the role of astronomy in sustainable development through astrotourism initiatives. Dr. Joyful Mdhluli delivered a presentation on the OAD’s Astrotourism flagship project, outlining how astrotourism serves as a catalyst for local […]