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From conflict to reconstruction: using Earth observation to support health infrastructure
Public Health
14 September 2026

From conflict to reconstruction: using Earth observation to support health infrastructure

Satellite data helps monitor damage and reconstruction of health facilities where access on the ground is difficult Explore the GDA Health impact stories now on the Impact Sphere. Armed conflict … Read more
Monitoring heat risk in Pakistan: rapid scale up of global satellite insights for heat affected countries
Public Health
19 August 2026

Monitoring heat risk in Pakistan: rapid scale up of global satellite insights for heat affected countries

Rising temperatures, coupled with high population densities, have significantly amplified the human health impacts of extreme heat stress across Pakistan. In response to this growing challenge, advanced satellite data and … Read more
From climate data to public health action: an early warning system for dengue in Pakistan
Public Health
19 August 2026

From climate data to public health action: an early warning system for dengue in Pakistan

Public Health has a number of interactive stories on the GDA Impact Sphere platform. Explore the case study about how EO contributes to controlling dengue outbreaks in Timor Leste. Climate … Read more
Earth Observation Brings South Sudan’s Forests into View
Forest Management
18 August 2026

Earth Observation Brings South Sudan’s Forests into View

The ESA Global Development Assistance (GDA) Forest Management activity is supporting the South Sudan Natural Resources & Livelihoods Project, run by the World Bank (WB). This collaboration uses satellite Earth … Read more
Conservation and afforestation for resilient ecosystems in Kyrgyzstan with Earth Observation
Forest Management
18 August 2026

Conservation and afforestation for resilient ecosystems in Kyrgyzstan with Earth Observation

The ESA Global Development Assistance (GDA) Forest Management activity is supporting the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in the preparation of the Conservation and Afforestation for Resilient Ecosystems (CARE) project in … Read more
EO-guided telemedicine planning to strengthen healthcare accessibility in Bhutan
Public Health
05 June 2026

EO-guided telemedicine planning to strengthen healthcare accessibility in Bhutan

According to the most recent national census conducted in 2017, Bhutan had a population of 727,145 inhabitants, unevenly distributed across the country, with a significant share living in rural and … Read more
Groundwater analysis to prevent water crisis Yemen
Public Health
12 May 2026

Groundwater analysis to prevent water crisis Yemen

Yemen is currently experiencing one of the world’s most severe water crises, driven by a combination of chronic water scarcity, excessive groundwater depletion, and the protracted armed conflict. Groundwater represents … Read more
Using Geospatial Data to Anticipate Food Insecurity in Nigeria
Public Health
27 April 2026

Using Geospatial Data to Anticipate Food Insecurity in Nigeria

Strengthening early warning for nutrition and resilience Nigeria faces one of the most complex food and nutrition security challenges in the world. Climate variability, rising temperatures, irregular rainfall, and production … Read more
Strengthening coastal resilience and forest management in Bangladesh with EO
Forest Management
06 March 2026

Strengthening coastal resilience and forest management in Bangladesh with EO

The ESA Global Development Assistance (GDA) Forest Management activity is supporting the World Bank (WB) in the preparation of a multisectoral coastal resilience programme in Bangladesh, designed to help safeguard … Read more
Co-developing EO services with the World Bank for Timor-Leste’s climate–health resilience
Public Health
26 February 2026

Co-developing EO services with the World Bank for Timor-Leste’s climate–health resilience

Timor-Leste faces growing climate-related challenges that affect crops, food production and public health. Shifting rainfall patterns are increasing climate stress on rain-fed agriculture and contributing to the spread of diseases … Read more
Understanding the planning challenges for floating solar PV in Indonesia
Clean Energy
15 December 2025

Understanding the planning challenges for floating solar PV in Indonesia

EO Supporting UNOPS and ADB in Early Planning As Indonesia scales up its renewable-energy ambitions, UNOPS and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) increasingly require consistent and objective environmental information to … Read more
Satellite data helps monitor heat stress in Pakistan through climate-health platform
Public Health
30 October 2025

Satellite data helps monitor heat stress in Pakistan through climate-health platform

Rising temperatures and more frequent extreme heat events pose an increasing threat to public health in Pakistan. Ranked among the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries, Pakistan regularly faces heat waves that … Read more
Satellite Data Supports Forest Inventories in Mexico
Forest Management
10 September 2025

Satellite Data Supports Forest Inventories in Mexico

The ESA Global Development Assistance (GDA) Forest Management activity is supporting the World Bank in the Mexico Strengthening Entrepreneurship in Productive Forest Landscapes Project. This collaboration focuses on enhancing the … Read more
Understanding Forest Management Needs through User Engagement
Forest Management
24 July 2025

Understanding Forest Management Needs through User Engagement

ESA’s Global Development Assistance (GDA) Forest Management activity supports the integration of satellite Earth Observation (EO) into the forest sector programmes of International Financial Institutions (IFIs). Designed and implemented by … Read more
Earth Observation in Action: ESA at ADB’s INSPIRE Forum
Public Health
23 July 2025

Earth Observation in Action: ESA at ADB’s INSPIRE Forum

The European Space Agency (ESA), through its Global Development Assistance (GDA) programme, contributed to the INSPIRE Health Forum 2025 (INclusive, Sustainable, Prosperous and REsilient Health Systems in Asia and the … Read more
GDA Forest Management Brochure: Leveraging EO for Sustainable Forest Futures
Forest Management
27 May 2025

GDA Forest Management Brochure: Leveraging EO for Sustainable Forest Futures

Building on the recent launch of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Global Development Assistance Forest Management (GDA Forest) activity, the consortium has published a new brochure that outlines the opportunities … Read more
Bridging Data and Action for Global Forest Sustainability
Forest Management
01 April 2025

Bridging Data and Action for Global Forest Sustainability

Building in the lessons learned from the EO4SD Forest Management project, the ESA GDA Forest Management activity will support International Financial Institutions (IFIs) such as the World Bank and the … Read more
Accelerating EO Mainstreaming in Global Forest Management: Lessons from EO4SD
Forest Management
03 February 2025

Accelerating EO Mainstreaming in Global Forest Management: Lessons from EO4SD

The use of Earth Observation (EO) technologies in forest management offers unique opportunities to address global challenges such as deforestation and climate change. Drawing on lessons learned from the ESA … Read more
Driving Electrification and Boosting Agricultural Productivity in Madagascar with EO Data
Clean Energy
23 January 2025

Driving Electrification and Boosting Agricultural Productivity in Madagascar with EO Data

Energy access is a fundamental driver of sustainable development, enabling economic growth, healthcare improvements, and education. Without reliable energy, progress stalls, leaving many development goals unattainable. This is starkly illustrated … Read more
ESA’s GDA Propels Bangladesh’s Biogas Revolution: Unlocking a Market for Clean Energy
Clean Energy
15 January 2025

ESA’s GDA Propels Bangladesh’s Biogas Revolution: Unlocking a Market for Clean Energy

As Bangladesh ramps up its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions under the 2015 Paris Agreement, innovative collaborations are shaping the country’s clean energy landscape. The partnership between the European … Read more
ESA’s URBIS Conference Highlights Urban Insights from Space
Clean Energy
16 October 2024

ESA’s URBIS Conference Highlights Urban Insights from Space

ESA recently hosted the URBIS conference at ESRIN, focusing on “Urban Insights from Space”. The event brought together experts and stakeholders to explore how Earth Observation (EO) data can enhance … Read more
Assessing energy infrastructure vulnerability by estimating climate and disaster risk
Clean Energy
20 August 2024

Assessing energy infrastructure vulnerability by estimating climate and disaster risk

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
EO solutions in support to climate vulnerability in Niger
Clean Energy
02 August 2024

EO solutions in support to climate vulnerability in Niger

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