Dear colleagues,

I’m pleased to share the WSIS+20 Input Paper developed by participants of the inaugural Summer School on Internet Governance and International Law (SSIGIL), held at the University of Lodz as part of a project supported by the Internet Society Foundation.

📄 Read the paper here (and attached)

Titled "Advancing Low Earth Orbit Satellite Internet Infrastructure", this dedicated contribution to the WSIS+20 process explores how satellite Internet infrastructure can help close global connectivity gaps—while safeguarding openness, security, and accountability.

Key insights include:

• Leveraging satellites Internet infrastructures to promote affordable and inclusive Internet access
• Ensuring legal clarity and international cooperation on satellite regulation
• Promoting open standards, secure-by-design principles, and data sovereignty
• Investing in local IXPs and shared infrastructure for resilience
• Avoiding digital monopolies through interoperable, transparent governance

The paper reflects the collaborative work of experts from across disciplines (listed alphabetically below): Berna Akcali Gur, Jason Bonsall, Dmitry Epstein, Jung Seob (Scott) Kim, Magdalena Krysiak, Liljana Pecova-Ilieska, Maciek Piasecki, Célestine R. Rabouam, Roxana Radu, Monika Stachoń, Isti Marta Sukma, Liya Wang, Dan York and yours truly.

We hope this input supports your work in the lead-up to the meeting in Prague and contributes meaningfully to the upcoming WSIS+20 review in Geneva. 

Feedback and support in sharing the message are, as always, most appreciated.

Best regards,