Mission Earth First News

January 14, 2025

Happy New Year! We hope you all had a good start.

We are back with some news and updates and are looking forward to our coming events and exchanging with many of you.

New updates from our founding partners and team

January 17 and 18, 2025

Let's be r'e:volutionary

The Systemic Leadership Challenge and World Systemic Forum 2025, organized by the System Change Foundation, will take place at the Hagerbach Test Gallery on January 17 and 18. In addition to the main event on Saturday, impactful pre-sessions will be held on Friday in Liechtenstein and Flums.

After a guided tour through the Research Gallery, we will discuss how space-based insights (e.g., the "Overview Effect") inspire new ways of thinking about global sustainability. Stories of how space technologies have already transformed life on Earth.

Moderated Fireside Chat on "Turning Vision into Reality: The Role of Space in Solving Earth's Challenges".

How space innovation can address pressing global issues like climate change, urbanization, and resource scarcity.
The importance of collaboration across disciplines and scales - from global systems to localized actions.
Personal reflections and bold ideas for the future
Audience Q&A
Closing reflection on key ideas

More information about the event: World Systemic Forum 2025

Mars Habitat Challenge

This year's Mars Habitat Challenge will be announced soon.

Publications

Our partner ITACUS has published a new study jointly with UNEP, "ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE DATA INFRASTRUCTURE: A LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT OF AN UNDERGROUND DATA CENTRE IN FLUMS, SWITZERLAND", and has contributed as editor and author to the new release of the Springer book: "Underground Spaces for Climate Resilience and Sustainability" which can be pre-ordered.

Pre-order Springer Book

Download UNEP + ITACUS Study

SCAUT

Our partner SCAUT is launching the year with a new Managing Director, Rocco Cristofaro and a new Chairman of the Steering Board, Stefan Maurhofer.

SCAUT News

Hagerbach Test Gallery

Innovation and Training on the forefront of innvation and training in underground construction.

VSH Innovation and Training

Further exciting news about the Hagerbach Test Gallery and its future research activities are soon to be announced...stay tuned!

Opportunities to engage

January 17, 2025, Mission Earth Space Workshop

14.00 - Welcome / Introduction MISSION EARTH FIRST

14.30 - Guided tour through the research infrastructure of VSH

16.00 - Workshop/Brainstorming - SPACE action and synergies with Mission Earth First / Liechtenstein Space Department / Office for Communications / LEOconomy

17.00 - Dislocation to the Forums Apéro at Museum Liechtenstein

Concept:

This intimate, thought-provoking session explores how space technologies and perspectives inspire innovative solutions to Earth’s challenges. The discussion focuses on connecting visionary ideas with grounded action, setting the stage for Saturday’s practical workshops.

Location: @meeting room "ALPENQUEREN" in the Hagerbach Test Gallery

Participation: Write us an e-mail if you are interested in attending.

Registration Mission Earth Space Workshop

We are always looking for ambassadors, new partners, ideas and perspectives. So, if you'd like to join us in our Mission or share ideas and perspectives, please drop us an email at info@missionearthfirst.ch

Best regards,

Mission Earth First

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