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 15: December 2025
Episode 15. Welcome to the Impact Newsroom from the GDA programme, powered by the European Space Agency
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
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
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) activity of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Global Development Assistance (GDA) programme has completed the mid-term evaluation, carried out by Caribou Space under the GDA … Read more
In a significant step towards deepening collaborations, Bruno Carrasco, Director General of the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department at the Asian Development Bank (ADB), visited ESA’s ESRIN centre in … Read more
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
A recent study, drawing on Earth Observation (EO) Data, from European Space Agency’s (ESA) Earth Observation for Sustainable Development (EO4SD) initiative, the predecessor of the Global Development Assistance programme, sheds … Read more
The GDA AID Urban Sustainability activity is supporting the “Integrated Urban Data Platform – Application for Urban Centres in Kenya” project. This initiative, led by the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) … Read more
Story Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable countries related to climate change, as it is prone to experience various extreme events such as flooding, cyclones, and droughts. The Global … 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
Niger, a Sub-Saharan African country, is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and extreme weather events. The country’s geography and socio-economic conditions make it susceptible to various climate-related … 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
Frascati, Italy – June 10, 2024: The European Space Agency (ESA) welcomed a delegation from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to its ESRIN Earth Observation (EO) facility outside … Read more
International collaboration and innovative technologies to enhance global disaster risk management take centre stage in Himeji City. The 2024 Understanding Risk Forum (UR24) was held from 16 – 21 June … Read more
The video developed by the Marine Environment and Blue Economy thematic activity emphasises the critical role of Earth’s oceans in providing jobs, food, and sustainable economic growth, covering more than … Read more
On May 15, 2024, ESA had the pleasure to host Renaud Seligmann, World Bank Director for Strategy and Operations of the Sustainable Development Practice Group at the ESA-ESRIN facilities in … Read more
The Blue Economy, which encompasses industries reliant on coastal and marine resources, plays a crucial role in the global economy, contributing over US$2.5 trillion annually. In addition to this substantial … Read more
