Lecture: 1 pm - 2 pm
This is an in person event only.
Lecture summary: The pollution of Earth's orbits by artificial debris is an environmental issue as pressing as it is overlooked. Given that geopolitical factors hinder the adoption of a multilateral solution, several experts advocate for a polycentric governance system, inspired by Elinor Ostrom's work on common goods. This presentation assesses the feasibility of such a proposal by analyzing 1,831 arrangements - including treaties, MoUs, guidelines, etc.—that govern outer space. It offers conclusions relevant to the governance of other global commons, such as the climate and the oceans.
Jean-Frédéric Morin is a Full Professor of Global Governance at Université Laval in Québec City. His research focuses on international institutions, with a particular interest in their innovation, interaction, and evolution. He primarily examines institutions within trade, outer space, and environmental governance. Jean-Frédéric Morin is a fellow of the Trudeau Foundation and a member of the Royal Society of Canada. In 2023, he received the university award for excellence in graduate student supervision.
Chaired by: Prof Harro van Asselt
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