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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
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
Tracing macroplastics in West Africa’s coastal waters
Marine
08 October 2025

Tracing macroplastics in West Africa’s coastal waters

Plastic pollution has become one of the most pressing global environmental challenges, threatening marine ecosystems, biodiversity, and human livelihoods. In West Africa, where millions depend on the ocean for food … 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
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
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
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