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WEBINAR: Introduction to the GDA Knowledge Hub and Analytics & Processing Platform (APP)
MONITORING AND EVALUATION
31 October 2025

WEBINAR: Introduction to the GDA Knowledge Hub and Analytics & Processing Platform (APP)

WEBINAR: Introduction to the GDA Knowledge Hub and Analytics & Processing Platform (APP) 📅 Tuesday, 11 November 2025 | 🕑 14:00 CET🔗 Register here Discover how ESA’s Global Development Assistance … Read more
Turning viewers into participants: ESA GDA’s Interactive Communications Webinar
IMPACT COMMUNICATION
10 October 2025

Turning viewers into participants: ESA GDA’s Interactive Communications Webinar

In a world of complexity, fast-paced policy cycles and information overload, how can Earth Observation (EO) communications cut through the noise and actually drive action?That was the focus of ESA’s … Read more
The ‘Direct’ and ‘Indirect’ Benefits of Satellite Earth Observation for Low- and Middle-income Countries
Monitoring and Evaluation
29 September 2025

The ‘Direct’ and ‘Indirect’ Benefits of Satellite Earth Observation for Low- and Middle-income Countries

Climate crises, humanitarian emergencies and sustainable development challenges are deeply connected and increasingly complex. Whether it is prolonged droughts disrupting food systems or increasingly frequent floods displacing communities, governments and … Read more
Beyond the PDF: The GDA Interactive Midterm Evaluation
MONITORING AND EVALUATION
27 March 2025

Beyond the PDF: The GDA Interactive Midterm Evaluation

The European Space Agency (ESA)’s Global Development Assistance (GDA) programme has the mission to accelerate impact by fully capitalising on the power of satellite Earth Observation (EO) in international development … Read more
[VIDEO] ESA’s GDA mid-evaluation progress film
MONITORING AND EVALUATION
17 March 2025

[VIDEO] ESA’s GDA mid-evaluation progress film

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) component of the European Space Agency‘s (ESA) Global Development Assistance (GDA) programme presents a new short film. This film highlights the progress and future directions … Read more
ESA GDA Industry Day: Balancing Public Goods and Business Goals – Blog #4
MONITORING AND EVALUATION
13 February 2025

ESA GDA Industry Day: Balancing Public Goods and Business Goals – Blog #4

This blog is part of a four-part series designed to summarise the breakout group discussions from the Industry Engagement Co-Location Day for ESA’s Global Development Assistance (GDA) programme. The series … Read more
 Insights from ESA GDA Industry Day: Defining a Thriving EO Sector – Blog #3
MONITORING AND EVALUATION
13 February 2025

 Insights from ESA GDA Industry Day: Defining a Thriving EO Sector – Blog #3

This blog is part of a four-part series designed to summarise the breakout group discussions from the Industry Engagement Co-Location Day for ESA’s Global Development Assistance (GDA) programme. The series … Read more
Insights from ESA GDA Industry Day: Defining Success in EO Impact Assessment  – Blog #2
MONITORING AND EVALUATION
11 February 2025

Insights from ESA GDA Industry Day: Defining Success in EO Impact Assessment  – Blog #2

This blog is part of a four-part series designed to summarise the breakout group discussions from the Industry Engagement Co-Location Day for ESA’s Global Development Assistance (GDA) programme. The series … Read more
Insights from ESA GDA Industry Day: Strengthening Ties with IFIs and Client Countries  – Blog #1
MONITORING AND EVALUATION
11 February 2025

Insights from ESA GDA Industry Day: Strengthening Ties with IFIs and Client Countries  – Blog #1

This blog is part of a four-part series designed to summarise the breakout group discussions from the Industry Engagement Co-Location Day for ESA’sGlobal Development Assistance (GDA) programme. The series explores … Read more
GDA APP First Release Unveiled at ESRIN
ANALYTICS AND PROCESSING PLATFORM
28 January 2025

GDA APP First Release Unveiled at ESRIN

Over the past year, the GDA Analytics and Processing Platform (APP) has made significant strides in leveraging Earth Observation (EO) technologies to support the mission of ESA’s GDA programme, which … Read more
Turning Over a New Leaf: Amman’s Journey Towards Sustainability with EO Technology
Urban Sustainability
17 January 2025

Turning Over a New Leaf: Amman’s Journey Towards Sustainability with EO Technology

The ESA GDA AID Urban Sustainability team is working hand in hand with the World Bank’s Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Urban and Resilience team1 to provide spatial evidence … Read more
Key takeaways of ESA’s GDA Industry Engagement Day: Scaling EO Impact through Collaboration
MONITORING AND EVALUATION
19 December 2024

Key takeaways of ESA’s GDA Industry Engagement Day: Scaling EO Impact through Collaboration

On December 10th 2024, for the second consecutive year, the European Space Agency (ESA) hosted the Global Development Assistance (GDA) Industry Engagement Day, bringing together Earth Observation (EO) industry leaders, … Read more
VIDEO: GDA Mid-Term Evaluation Webinar
MONITORING AND EVALUATION
12 December 2024

VIDEO: GDA Mid-Term Evaluation Webinar

As part of the Monitoring & Evaluation and Impact Assessment activity, in September 2024 Caribou Space published a mid-term evaluation of the GDA programme.On 4th December2024, a webinar was held that covered the main … Read more
EVENT: GDA Mid-Term Evaluation Webinar
MONITORING AND EVALUATION
25 November 2024

EVENT: GDA Mid-Term Evaluation Webinar

In October 2024, Caribou published the mid-term evaluation of the GDA programme. This webinar will take stock of the main progress made at the mid-point of GDA and will discuss … Read more
Webinar: EO for Public Health
MONITORING AND EVALUATION
08 November 2024

Webinar: EO for Public Health

International Financial Institutions (IFIs) are increasingly realising the potential use of Earth Observation (EO) for Public Health. However, it is an area that is still not fully understood. To address … Read more
ESA’s URBIS Conference Highlights Urban Insights from Space
Clean Energy
16 October 2024

ESA’s URBIS Conference Highlights Urban Insights from Space

ESA recently hosted the URBIS conference at ESRIN, focusing on “Urban Insights from Space”. The event brought together experts and stakeholders to explore how Earth Observation (EO) data can enhance … Read more