ESA GDA through the years
The programme leverages Earth Observation (EO) technologies to support global development by providing critical data and analytics.
Knowledge Hub
Advancing and Building EO knowledge and Capacity (ABC). Extensive and interactive repository of European Earth Observation service capabilities.
MOOC on Satellite Earth Observation for IDA
The Space for International Development Assistance Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), created for the GDA, examines EO’s role in global development with expert insights.
Unveiling the unseen: Opening a window into the wider impact of Space for IDA
This short film captures Indonesia's 2018 disaster recovery with the help of external agencies and Earth Observation technology.
ESA GDA Impact Newsroom- Episode 14: November 2025
Episode 14. Welcome to the Impact Newsroom from the GDA programme, powered by the European Space Agency
ESA GDA Impact Newsroom- Episode 13: October 2025
Episode 13. Welcome to the Impact Newsroom from the GDA programme, powered by the European Space Agency
The GDA Forest Management activity officially began on 3rd September and will run for 21 months. This project aims to enhance forest management by using Earth Observation (EO) technology to … Read more
ESA’s GDA is the Global Development Assistance programme, implemented in partnership with International Financial Institutions, to mainstream Earth Observation (EO) technology in global development operations by responding directly to their … Read more
Like its predecessor, the EO for Sustainable Development (EO4SD) initiative, the ESA Global Development Assistance (GDA) programme was launched to support International Financial Institutions (IFIs) and their Client State (CS) … Read more
Balochistan represents a province of Pakistan located in the southwestern region of the country. It is the largest province by area, yet it is the least populated, with minimal infrastructure … Read more
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
In an age dominated by data, the fusion of big data technologies and Earth observation (EO) products has ushered in a new era of insights and understanding. One innovative example … Read more
Following the recent launch of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Global Development Assistance Transport & Infrastructure (GDA T&I), the consortium released a comprehensive brochure providing detailed insights into the various … Read more
Lake Victoria is Africa’s largest freshwater lake by area and delivers valuable ecosystem services to local communities including domestic use, industrial and agricultural water provision, waste disposal, and hydropower generation. … Read more
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Global Development Assistance (GDA) programme has launched a new Agile Information Development (AID) activity focusing on transport and infrastructure, a new thematic area, unexplored even … Read more
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
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
The kick-off meeting of the GDA AID activity on Transport & Infrastructure was held on 10th January 2024. The GDA team were in attendance with the implementing consortium led by IABG (Germany). … Read more
Botswana, a landlocked country in southern Africa, is renowned for its vast mineral deposits and arid landscapes. However, this aridity comes at a cost: water scarcity. The country faces a … Read more
A new Invitation to Tender (ITT) has been issued and seeks to implement upcoming Earth Observation (EO) information advancements, specifically addressing geo-information needs within the thematic area of Forest Management … Read more
On Thursday, October 19th, the European Space Agency’s Global Development Assistance Programme and specifically the GDA activity focused on the thematic sector of Fragility, Conflict and Security (FCS), were presented … Read more
The desert locust is one of the most destructive pests in the world. A small swarm can contain 80 million locusts and cause widespread damage to crops and vegetation. Between … Read more
