Lunar Policy Platform (LPP)
Project Lead: Dr Antonino Salmeri | Project Contributors: Samuel Jardine, Kevin o'connell | Project Advisors : Setsuko Aoki, Tanja Masson Zawann, Jessy-Kate Schingler, Luis Zeahttps://lunarpolicyplatform.org/
Working to shape responsible lunar governance through collaborative policy development and international engagement.
Open Lunar Impact
The Lunar Policy Platform (LPP) aims to advance international lunar policy discussions between government actors.
About the Project
LPP is an independent initiative supported by Open Lunar which supports government stakeholders in advancing lunar policy. It achieves this through qualitative research, engagement with key stakeholders, and synthesizing findings to identify opportunities for policy progress. LPP further facilitates the development of policy recommendations, helping stakeholders craft effective solutions to emerging challenges in lunar governance.
About the Need
With over 100 lunar missions planned by 2030, the Moon is becoming a hub of international and commercial activity. However, the absence of cohesive policies and standards creates challenges, including environmental risks, legal ambiguity, operational conflicts, and inequities in access. Existing frameworks like the Outer Space Treaty provide limited guidance on these modern issues.
A neutral, third-party consultant is essential to bridge gaps, mediate diverse interests, and facilitate sustainable and inclusive policy-making. By offering impartial expertise, fostering collaboration, and integrating technical and legal knowledge, LPP helps ensure that lunar exploration is responsible, coordinated, and equitable for all actors.
About the Solution
LPP provides lunar policy services and facilitates shared solutions to common challenges through:
Identifying and investigating priority areas for lunar policy development.
Catalyzing agreement on the establishment of lunar standards of behavior.
Facilitating multi-party consultations for effective coordination of lunar operations.
Through these efforts, LPP supports the creation of policies that promote responsible and effective exploration of the Moon.
For more information on LPP activities and services, visit their website: https://lunarpolicyplatform.org/
Lunar Policy Priorities Report, 2023
Lunar Policy Snapshot, 2024