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GDA M&E Webinar: Exploring two new Cross-Cutting tools
KNOWLEDGE HUB
01 December 2025

GDA M&E Webinar: Exploring two new Cross-Cutting tools

On 11 November, Imperative Space and Caribou hosted a webinar exploring the GDA ABC Knowledge Hub and the GDA Analytics and Processing Platform (APP). The session was moderated by Ravi Kapur from Imperative Space. Launched together … Read more
Sharing insights, building impact: ESA’s GDA Knowledge Event inspires collaboration
KNOWLEDGE HUB
06 November 2025

Sharing insights, building impact: ESA’s GDA Knowledge Event inspires collaboration

From 22–24 October 2025, ESA-ESRIN transformed into a hive of ideas and collaboration, as development finance experts, policy-makers and earth observation (EO) specialists convened to bridge the gap between earth … Read more
Satellite data helps monitor heat stress in Pakistan through climate-health platform
Public Health
30 October 2025

Satellite data helps monitor heat stress in Pakistan through climate-health platform

Rising temperatures and more frequent extreme heat events pose an increasing threat to public health in Pakistan. Ranked among the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries, Pakistan regularly faces heat waves that … Read more
Unlocking Climate Adaptation Finance with Earth Observation
Climate Adaptation & Finance
15 September 2025

Unlocking Climate Adaptation Finance with Earth Observation

Communities worldwide are facing escalating climate impacts; from record-breaking heatwaves and rising seas to more frequent floods, storms, and droughts. Building resilience in livelihoods, ecosystems, and infrastructure has become an … Read more
Using Earth Observation to Plan Educational Services in Uganda
Transport & Infrastructure
09 September 2025

Using Earth Observation to Plan Educational Services in Uganda

This case study is part of the ESA GDA Transport & Infrastructure (T&I) consortium’s broader work to support International Financial Institution (IFI) teams with innovative, user-tailored Earth Observation (EO) services. … Read more
Monitoring Transport Vulnerabilities in Guinea-Bissau
Transport & Infrastructure
25 August 2025

Monitoring Transport Vulnerabilities in Guinea-Bissau

The ESA GDA Transport & Infrastructure (GDA T&I) activity is supporting the World Bank’s Enhancing Connectivity in Northern Guinea-Bissau Project to better understand mobility patterns, assess infrastructure vulnerability, and identify … Read more
Earth Observation in Action: ESA at ADB’s INSPIRE Forum
Public Health
23 July 2025

Earth Observation in Action: ESA at ADB’s INSPIRE Forum

The European Space Agency (ESA), through its Global Development Assistance (GDA) programme, contributed to the INSPIRE Health Forum 2025 (INclusive, Sustainable, Prosperous and REsilient Health Systems in Asia and the … Read more
Satellite Data Helps Angola Tackle Urban Mobility Challenges
Transport & Infrastructure
07 July 2025

Satellite Data Helps Angola Tackle Urban Mobility Challenges

The ESA Global Development Assistance (GDA) Transport & Infrastructure (T&I) activity is contributing to the World Bank-led Angola Urban Sustainable Mobility Project, which aims to enhance transport infrastructure in Angola’s … Read more
Accelerating efforts of global Climate Finance with EO: how ESA is partnering with the multilateral climate funds
Climate Adaptation & Finance
20 June 2025

Accelerating efforts of global Climate Finance with EO: how ESA is partnering with the multilateral climate funds

Session: B.01.04 | Time: 17:45–18:30 | Room: Frontiers Agora | Convenors: Alex Chunet (ESA), Anika Ruess (ESA) Climate finance is no longer only about pledges and pipelines, it’s about results. … Read more
ESA’s GDA Public Health case studies now online
Public Health
18 June 2025

ESA’s GDA Public Health case studies now online

ESA’s GDA Public Health thematic activity has just released its first set of case studies, providing a compelling overview of the ways in which satellite data is enhancing health outcomes … Read more
Climate Conversations at GCF: Unlocking the Power of Earth Observation for Adaptation
Climate Adaptation & Finance
24 April 2025

Climate Conversations at GCF: Unlocking the Power of Earth Observation for Adaptation

Frascati, Rome, 10th of April 2025 – The European Space Agency (ESA) was proud to be kicking off the 1st edition of ‘Climate Conversations’ from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) … Read more
GDA Climate Adaptation and Finance Kick-off meeting
Climate Adaptation & Finance
14 April 2025

GDA Climate Adaptation and Finance Kick-off meeting

The European Space Agency (ESA) officially launched its Global Development Assistance (GDA) Climate Adaptation and Finance (CA&F) thematic activity on 3 April 2025. This marks the twelfth and final thematic … Read more
Supporting the Bioeconomy in the Amazon through Infrastructure Vulnerability Analysis
Transport & Infrastructure
03 April 2025

Supporting the Bioeconomy in the Amazon through Infrastructure Vulnerability Analysis

The ESA GDA Transport & Infrastructure (GDA T&I) activity is supporting the “Brazil Proactive, Safe, and Resilient Road Asset Management Program, a World Bank-led initiative. This collaboration aims to address … Read more
ESA’s GDA Public Health thematic activity launches into action
Public Health
14 February 2025

ESA’s GDA Public Health thematic activity launches into action

Global public health faces numerous challenges, from inaccessibility to health infrastructure to nutrition and food insecurity, as well as increasing health risks due to climate change and environmentally sensitive infectious … Read more
ESA and Adaptation Fund Collaborate to Strengthen Global Climate Adaptation Projects through EO
Climate Adaptation & Finance
18 December 2024

ESA and Adaptation Fund Collaborate to Strengthen Global Climate Adaptation Projects through EO

Washington, D.C. (December 9, 2024) – The European Space Agency (ESA) in collaboration with the Adaptation Fund (AF), hosted an insightful webinar to explore how satellite Earth Observation (EO) analytical … Read more
Bridging Gaps by Understanding Cambodia’s Transport and Mobility Patterns
Transport & Infrastructure
04 November 2024

Bridging Gaps by Understanding Cambodia’s Transport and Mobility Patterns

The GDA Transport & Infrastructure (GDA T&I) activity is supporting the World Bank’s Trade & Competitiveness Global Practice team in gathering actionable insights on Cambodia’s infrastructure and transportation systems. Overcoming … Read more