In issue 6 of the IAU Catalyst, we can read our IAU President Debra Elmegreen’s welcome speech at the XXXI Virtual General Assembly Business Meeting in August 2021. Mamta Pommier, the chair of the IAU Executive Committee Working Group of Women in Astronomy, presents the rejuvenated actions of the group. Hear from Director Piero Benvenuti, about the IAU Centre for the Protection of Dark and Quiet Sky from Satellite Constellation Interference. And more.

As always, this issue also includes information on IAU publications, dates and deadlines.

The Catalyst is issued twice a year, as an electronic-only bulletin. We hope you enjoy reading it and encourage both IAU members and the IAU wider community to get involved in future issues by submitting news and contributions about events or topics that you consider relevant to IAU members.

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