Impact Newsroom

This end-of-year edition of the ESA Global Development Assistance (GDA) Impact Newsroom highlights how Earth Observation supported climate action and development finance in 2025.

How is satellite data transforming development finance?
In this episode, host Lisa Burke takes you inside ESA’s Global Development Assistance (GDA) programme — where Earth Observation meets real-world impact.

How can satellite Earth Observation drive real impact on the ground?
Host Lisa Burke explores how ESA’s Global Development Assistance (GDA) helps partners use EO for smarter, more sustainable decisions: from livestock corridors in Sudan to forest inventories in Mexico, and climate adaptation finance worldwide.

In the 12th edition of the ESA GDA Impact Newsroom, we explore how satellite data is helping to build more resilient futures and drive smarter development finance.

In this episode, Lisa Burke reports from the Living Planet Symposium 2025, where ESA’s GDA programme showcased how satellite data is supporting development projects in 72 countries.

Welcome to the Impact Newsroom from the GDA programme, powered by the European Space Agency. Our mission is to drive sustainable development through Earth Observation technology. Here are the highlights from today’s episode:

In the newest edition of ESA’s GDA Impact Newsroom, we dive into powerful stories where Earth Observation (EO) is not just data, it’s action, resilience and real-world change.

Welcome to the Impact Newsroom from the GDA programme: This video covers ESA’s GDA 2024 event, featuring EO solutions for climate resilience, blue economy advancements, and sustainable urban development initiatives worldwide.

In episode 7 of ESA’s GDA Impact Newsroom, discover how Earth Observation is driving sustainable change from urban planning in Kenya to enhancing clean energy in Bangladesh.

Welcome to the Impact Newsroom from the GDA programme, powered by the European Space Agency. Our mission is to drive sustainable development through Earth Observation technology. Here are the highlights from today’s episode:

Welcome to the Impact Newsroom from the GDA programme, powered by the European Space Agency. Our mission is to drive sustainable development through Earth Observation technology. Here are the highlights from today’s episode:

Join us for the latest GDA Impact Newsroom episode, where we spotlight the fusion of technology, innovation, and sustainability. This episode sheds light on the potential ESA x UNOSSC collaboration leveraging Earth observation for sustainable development in the Global South, as well as on The Blue Carbon initiative in Tunisia, where coastal ecosystems are at the frontline against climate change. We discuss with Beatriz Revilla Romero on the GDA’s climate resilience work with the World Bank in South Sudan and cover our kickoff of our new Transport and Infrastructure theme, marrying sustainability with connectivity for future mobility.

Embark on a captivating journey through the third episode of the GDA Impact Newsroom series, where we explore the impact of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Global Development Assistance (GDA) programme. This episode sheds light on the convergence of scientific knowledge and development cooperation, showcasing how ESA’s initiatives are driving positive change worldwide.

Discover the impact of ESA’s Global Development Assistance programme in the second episode of the Impact Newsroom. Witness how Earth Observation supports development assistance in the area of Climate Resilience, Forest management and Public Health. See how working together can make lasting solutions for a better future.

Discover the impact of ESA’s Global Development Assistance programme in the first episode of the Impact Newsroom. Witness how space technology empowers communities in Climate Resilience, Urban Sustainability, and disaster risk management. Experience the resilience of partnerships driving sustainable solutions. Join us in shaping a better future for all. Subscribe for more updates.