The IAU Office of Astronomy for Development has published its Annual Report for 2025-26, marking 15 years of leveraging astronomy for societal benefit.

The report highlights a year of significant milestones, including the OAD’s growing global reach, with more than €1.5 million invested in 254 projects across 114 countries, reaching over 2 million people.

It also features the launch of the Flagship Ecosystem, our work exploring astronomy and mental health, the first cycle of Hack4Dev, which trained more than 150 participants in data science and machine learning, and the OAD’s engagement with G20 science delegations to promote astronomy’s role in inclusion, sustainability and global development.

The report also provides updates on projects funded through the 2025 and 2026 calls, as well as activities from our Regional Offices, Flagships and global community.

Read the full Annual Report to explore 15 years of astronomy in action and discover how the OAD continues to support communities around the world through astronomy for development.

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Previous reports can be found on the OAD website.