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University of Turku supports global uptake of a geospatial method for nature-based solutions
Partnership
04 November 2026

University of Turku supports global uptake of a geospatial method for nature-based solutions

As cities worldwide face rising floods, heat, and climate risks, the University of Turku is helping scale up a geospatial method that pinpoints where nature-based solutions can deliver the greatest … Read more
ESA GDA brings a development finance perspective to the ASI–CEOS disaster risk workshop in Rome
14 October 2026

ESA GDA brings a development finance perspective to the ASI–CEOS disaster risk workshop in Rome

The ASI–CEOS WGD International Workshop on “Earth Observation for Disaster Risk Management”, held on 16 September 2026 at the Italian Space Agency (ASI) headquarters in Rome, brought together space agencies, … Read more
ESA and EBRD to advance Earth observation for development and impact finance
Partnership
16 June 2026

ESA and EBRD to advance Earth observation for development and impact finance

ESA’s Global Development Assistance programme continues to strengthen cooperation with international financial institutions to bring Earth observation closer to development operations. The new agreement between ESA and the European Bank … Read more
ESA contributes to growing EO cooperation at APRSAF-31 in the Philippines
10 December 2025

ESA contributes to growing EO cooperation at APRSAF-31 in the Philippines

The 31st Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum (APRSAF-31), held from 18 to 21 November in Cebu City, and organised by JAXA and PHILSA brought together space agencies, national institutions, space … Read more
COP30 reinforces the role of Earth Observation in climate monitoring and resilience planning
05 December 2025

COP30 reinforces the role of Earth Observation in climate monitoring and resilience planning

During a dedicated Earth Information Day, participants noted the importance of sustained and reliable observation systems for climate monitoring and reporting. For ESA’s Global Development Assistance (GDA) programme, this highlights … Read more
IFAD scales up EO to keep livestock routes open in Sudan
24 September 2025

IFAD scales up EO to keep livestock routes open in Sudan

In collaboration with ESA’s Global Development Assistance (GDA) Programme, ESA’s IFI partner, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), has published a technical note showing how Earth observation is being … Read more
Satellite data streamlines global development finance
07 July 2025

Satellite data streamlines global development finance

This article was originally published on ESA.int. You can access it here.  ESA is leading efforts to embed Earth observation data into more effective and resilient development financing. It is … 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
From pilot to practice: Accelerating EO uptake in development assistance
19 June 2025

From pilot to practice: Accelerating EO uptake in development assistance

Session: B.01.02 | Time: 14:00–15:30 & 16:15-17:45 | Room: 1.85/1.86 | Convenors: Christoph Aubrecht (ESA), Fabio Cian (ESA), Yves Barthelemy (ESA), Anika Ruess (ESA) How do we move from proof-of-concept … Read more
Amplifying impact: How Earth Observation is supporting development finance
19 June 2025

Amplifying impact: How Earth Observation is supporting development finance

At this year’s ESA Living Planet Symposium, ESA’s Global Development Assistance (GDA) programme will host an Agora session (B.01.01) focused on a growing area of cooperation: using Earth Observation (EO) … Read more
UNOSSC and ESA Partner to Harness Space Data for Sustainable Development
29 May 2025

UNOSSC and ESA Partner to Harness Space Data for Sustainable Development

This article was originally posted at UNOSSC’s website. In a significant step toward harnessing space technology for inclusive development, the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC) and the European … Read more
ESA at the ADB Annual Meeting: Strengthening partnerships for resilience through EO
26 May 2025

ESA at the ADB Annual Meeting: Strengthening partnerships for resilience through EO

In the week of May 4-7 May, in Milan, the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Global Development Assistance (GDA) programme took part in the 58th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development … Read more
ESA and IDB reinforce EO collaboration at ESRIN visit
23 May 2025

ESA and IDB reinforce EO collaboration at ESRIN visit

On Friday 9 May 2025, a delegation from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) visited ESA’s ESRIN centre in Frascati to strengthen ongoing cooperation under the ESA Global Development Assistance (GDA) … Read more
Advancing together: World Bank delegation visits ESA’s ESRIN to scale up space for development
19 May 2025

Advancing together: World Bank delegation visits ESA’s ESRIN to scale up space for development

On Thursday, 10 May 2025, ESA’s Centre for Earth Observation (ESRIN) in Frascati welcomed a senior delegation from the World Bank (WB) to review the progress and future direction of … Read more
ESA’s Global Development Assistance receives 2025 GEO SDG Collaboration
07 May 2025

ESA’s Global Development Assistance receives 2025 GEO SDG Collaboration

ESA’s Global Development Assistance (GDA) programme has received the 2025 GEO Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Collaboration Award, as announced during the GEO Global Forum 2025 on 7 May in Rome. … Read more
ESA at the ADB Annual Meeting: Empowering Resilience Through Earth Observation
05 May 2025

ESA at the ADB Annual Meeting: Empowering Resilience Through Earth Observation

On 7 May 2025, ESA’s Global Development Assistance (GDA) programme will contribute to a flagship panel session at the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) 58th Annual Meeting in Milan. The session, … Read more