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Climate-Resilient Flood Management in South Sudan through Earth Observation Insights
Climate Resilience
13 October 2023

Climate-Resilient Flood Management in South Sudan through Earth Observation Insights

Earth observation (EO) data has been used to map flooding and precipitation trends in South Sudan, a country prone to flood risk and hydrological variability. In a strategic partnership with … Read more

Seeing the Bigger Picture: A Strategic Analysis of Space for IDA
M&E
10 October 2023

Seeing the Bigger Picture: A Strategic Analysis of Space for IDA

Space for International Development Assistance (Space for IDA) – is a cooperation framework implemented in collaboration with key multilateral IFIs . In the initial phase, the European Space Agency is … Read more

Space for International Development Assistance Cooperation Framework Review Year 1
M&E
27 September 2023

Space for International Development Assistance Cooperation Framework Review Year 1

The Space for International Development Assistance (Space for IDA) is a cooperation framework between ESA and its partner International Financial Institutions (IFIs), which are initially the World Bank (WB), and … Read more

New Geospatial Portal for enhancing Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Investments 
Climate Resilience
21 September 2023

New Geospatial Portal for enhancing Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Investments 

The European Space Agency (ESA) Global Development Assistance (GDA) Agile Earth Observation (EO) Information Development (AID) Climate Resilience Consortium has created a novel geospatial portal that employs earth observation data … Read more

Satellite Data and Sustainability-Linked Bonds: Monitoring Land Use in Peruvian Amazon 
Climate Resilience
20 September 2023

Satellite Data and Sustainability-Linked Bonds: Monitoring Land Use in Peruvian Amazon 

International investors are developing financial products that can contribute to sustainable development and climate protection, such as reducing deforestation. While deforestation rates initially declined after peaking in 2004, recent evidence … Read more

The Development Assistance Landscape and GDA: a strategic analysis of current trends
M&E
15 September 2023

The Development Assistance Landscape and GDA: a strategic analysis of current trends

The Global Development Assistance (GDA) programme was created in 2019 by ESA member states to fuel and boost cooperation with International Financial Institutions (IFIs). GDA aims at mainstreaming Earth Observation … Read more

Introducing the new World Bank E-Platform: Weather and Climate Services for Resilient Development
Climate Resilience
31 August 2023

Introducing the new World Bank E-Platform: Weather and Climate Services for Resilient Development

When it comes to tackling the uncertainties of our changing climate, information on water, weather, and climate is vital. Making informed decisions to enhance resilience across sectors like food production, … Read more

Using Earth Observation for Monitoring & Evaluation
M&E
10 May 2023

Using Earth Observation for Monitoring & Evaluation

Satellite Earth Observation (EO) data is transforming the development landscape and has received growing recognition in its use for Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) purposes. The European Space Agency (ESA) Global … Read more

Global Development Assistance: Initial “State of Play” of Earth Observation Use in IFIs
M&E
09 May 2023

Global Development Assistance: Initial “State of Play” of Earth Observation Use in IFIs

Understanding the current usage of satellite Earth Observation (EO) information in the activities of the International Financial Institutions (IFIs)  The European Space Agency (ESA)  Global Development Assistance (GDA)  programme is … Read more