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New Grant Advances Coastal Monitoring with Insights from ESA GDA Programme
28 May 2024

New Grant Advances Coastal Monitoring with Insights from ESA GDA Programme

ARGANS Ltd has been awarded a grant from the UK Space Agency to advance coastal monitoring technologies, building on the foundational work conducted under the ESA Coastal Erosion from Space … Read more
Satellite Earth Observation for Security: ESA GDA Fragility successfully completed.
Fragility Conflict Security
17 May 2024

Satellite Earth Observation for Security: ESA GDA Fragility successfully completed.

The ESA Global Development Assistance activity on Fragility, Conflict and Security has been successfully completed. The consortium – consisting of e-GEOS (Prime Contractor), DLR, Hensoldt Analytics, Vito, Janes, and CGI … Read more
ESA and EBRD discuss partnership pathways to amplify space-based data integration in global development
09 April 2024

ESA and EBRD discuss partnership pathways to amplify space-based data integration in global development

Frascati, Italy – March 21st, 2024: The European Space Agency (ESA) welcomed delegates from the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to its ESRIN Earth Observation (EO) facility, marking … Read more
ESA GDA Marks Its Presence at the Fragility Forum 2024
Fragility Conflict Security
15 March 2024

ESA GDA Marks Its Presence at the Fragility Forum 2024

In a stride toward advancing global development and sustainability, ESA’s Global Development Assistance (GDA) programme made its mark at the Fragility Forum 2024, held in Washington DC from February 27 … Read more
Conclusion of ESA’s GDA activity on Fragility, Conflict, and Security: Shaping a Resilient Future
Fragility Conflict Security
01 March 2024

Conclusion of ESA’s GDA activity on Fragility, Conflict, and Security: Shaping a Resilient Future

We are pleased to announce the successful completion of the ESA Global Development Assistance (GDA) activity on Fragility, Conflict, and Security. This initiative, conducted in collaboration with experts including e-GEOS, … Read more
[VIDEO] Earth Observation for Environmental, Social, and Governance Schemes
M&E
27 February 2024

[VIDEO] Earth Observation for Environmental, Social, and Governance Schemes

International Financial Institutions (IFIs) are increasingly realising the potential use of Earth Observation (EO) for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Schemes. However, it is an area that is still not … Read more
ESA and UNOSSC jointly explore collaborative horizons
Partnership
16 February 2024

ESA and UNOSSC jointly explore collaborative horizons

On February 8th, 2024, ESA was honoured to welcome Ms. Dima Al-Khatib, Director of the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC), to its ESRIN facilities in Frascati, Italy – … Read more
ESA GDA teaming up with WB to strengthen Climate Resilience in South Sudan
Climate Resilience
05 February 2024

ESA GDA teaming up with WB to strengthen Climate Resilience in South Sudan

The Global Development Assistance (GDA) Climate Resilience consortium has been supporting the World Bank (WB) and South Sudan’s Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI) in enhancing climate-resilient water resources … Read more
Cosmopolis – a unique immersive urban environment – opens its doors to visitors
23 January 2024

Cosmopolis – a unique immersive urban environment – opens its doors to visitors

“Hello, my name is Doctor Isla Campbell, and I will be your guide. Here in Cosmopolis we will explore the city and the avenues of satellite Earth Observation together. I … Read more
Webinar: Earth Observation for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
M&E
11 January 2024

Webinar: Earth Observation for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

International Financial Institutions (IFIs) are increasingly realising the potential use of Earth Observation (EO) for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Schemes. However, it is an area that is still not … Read more
ADB publishes insights on Earth Observation Services
partnership
28 November 2023

ADB publishes insights on Earth Observation Services

In a recently launched publication titled “Earth Observation Services and Tools for Development: Examples from Indonesia“, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) presents a comprehensive exploration of the transformative role played … Read more
GDA Climate Resilience participates in Hydrospace 2023
Climate Resilience
21 November 2023

GDA Climate Resilience participates in Hydrospace 2023

ESA’s Global Development Assistance (GDA) is preparing for HYDROSPACE 2023, set to occur in Lisbon from November 27th to December 1st, 2023. This event, organised by the European Space Agency … Read more
ESA and ADB elevate partnership on EO for sustainable development
Partnership
10 November 2023

ESA and ADB elevate partnership on EO for sustainable development

On Friday 27 October, the GDA programme team welcomed a distinguished delegation from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) (Vijay Padmanabhan, Robert A. Boothe, and Paolo Manunta) at ESA’s ESRIN facilities … Read more
[VIDEO] Earth Observation for Climate Resilient Flood Management in South Sudan
Climate Resilience
08 November 2023

[VIDEO] Earth Observation for Climate Resilient Flood Management in South Sudan

In a recently released GDA video interview, the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Global Development Assistance (GDA) activity on Climate Resilience delves into the topic of ‘Enabling Climate Resilient Flood Management … Read more
Webinar: Using Earth Observation for Monitoring & Evaluation
M&E
19 October 2023

Webinar: Using Earth Observation for Monitoring & Evaluation

International Financial Institutions (IFIs) are increasingly realising the potential use of Earth Observation (EO) for monitoring and evaluation (M&E). However, it is an area that is still not fully understood. … Read more
ESA’s GDA at Digital x ADB
Partnership
13 October 2023

ESA’s GDA at Digital x ADB

From September 19 to 21, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) convened its biennial event, Digital X, at its headquarters in Mandaluyong, Philippines. The essence of this convention was to champion … Read more