We could realistically see people starting to live and work on the Moon in the next decade -- and how we do it matters, says space policy researcher Jessy Kate Schingler. In this fascinating talk, she discusses the critical issues that arise when we consider civilization in outer space -- such as governance, property rights and resource management -- and shows how the Moon can be a template for solving our biggest challenges here on Earth.

Jessy Kate Schingler: Civilization on the Moon -- and what it means for life on Earth

Civilization on the Moon -- and what it means for life on Earth

By 2030, lunar habitation becomes tangible, with international efforts focusing on the Moon's resource utilization and colonization.

The Outer Space Treaty frames the Moon as a commons, prompting a rethink of property rights and resource management on a celestial scale.

Exploring the Moon's potential, harnessing billion metric tons of water ice could support hundreds of thousands in lunar colonies.