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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
Water Security in Somalia: How IFAD is using Earth Observation to strengthen groundwater management
Water Resources
23 February 2026

Water Security in Somalia: How IFAD is using Earth Observation to strengthen groundwater management

Somalia is highly vulnerable to climate shocks, with frequent droughts and floods disrupting agriculture and livestock-based livelihoods. In this context, the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is exploring … 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
Supporting Georgia to improve climate resilient water management for agriculture
Water Resources
29 July 2025

Supporting Georgia to improve climate resilient water management for agriculture

Georgia faces a complex array of water-related challenges, demanding a nuanced approach to enhance planning and management. The western region, characterised by prevailing westerly winds, benefits from abundant rainfall, fostering … 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
How innovation can resolve conflict in the Sahel
Water Resources
30 May 2025

How innovation can resolve conflict in the Sahel

ESA’s Global Development Assistance (GDA) programme was recently featured at IFAD’s Innovation Day, with the “Water for Peace” initiative showcased in IFAD’s innovation marketplace. The project, implemented by IFAD in … 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
Tracking surface water dynamics for agricultural resilience in Timor-Leste
Water Resources
27 May 2025

Tracking surface water dynamics for agricultural resilience in Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste, an independent nation in the Indonesian archipelago, faces significant climate-related risks. The country’s agricultural sector is particularly vulnerable to extreme weather events, including erratic seasonal rainfall, tropical storms, and … 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
Balancing Water Demand: EO Support of Mexico’s Integrated Water Management  
Water Resources
06 February 2025

Balancing Water Demand: EO Support of Mexico’s Integrated Water Management  

Irrigation districts form the backbone of Mexico’s agricultural sector, producing one-third of the nation’s essential food supply. Yet, as urban sprawl encroaches on agricultural zones, tensions over water resources are … 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
Building a Resilient Future: Tackling Floods, Droughts, and Water Scarcity in Pakistan
Water Resources
25 July 2024

Building a Resilient Future: Tackling Floods, Droughts, and Water Scarcity in Pakistan

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
Battling pollution threats of Africa’s largest freshwater lake
Water Resources
08 April 2024

Battling pollution threats of Africa’s largest freshwater lake

Lake Victoria is Africa’s largest freshwater lake by area and delivers valuable ecosystem services to local communities including domestic use, industrial and agricultural water provision, waste disposal, and hydropower generation. … Read more
GDA AID Water Resources in support of combating water scarcity in Botswana
Water Resources
26 January 2024

GDA AID Water Resources in support of combating water scarcity in Botswana

Botswana, a landlocked country in southern Africa, is renowned for its vast mineral deposits and arid landscapes. However, this aridity comes at a cost: water scarcity. The country faces a … Read more