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Bridging Gaps by Understanding Cambodia’s Transport and Mobility Patterns
Transport & Infrastructure
04 November 2024

Bridging Gaps by Understanding Cambodia’s Transport and Mobility Patterns

The GDA Transport & Infrastructure (GDA T&I) activity is supporting the World Bank’s Trade & Competitiveness Global Practice team in gathering actionable insights on Cambodia’s infrastructure and transportation systems. Overcoming … 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
A High-Tech Peek at Kenya’s Urban Future Through Earth Observation
Urban Sustainability
29 August 2024

A High-Tech Peek at Kenya’s Urban Future Through Earth Observation

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
Global Collaboration on Transport and Infrastructure Development Needs
Transport & Infrastructure
09 August 2024

Global Collaboration on Transport and Infrastructure Development Needs

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
Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean area
Marine
14 June 2024

Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean area

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
Web-based Application for Historical Data of Coastal Vulnerability Indices in Maldives Region
Marine
07 June 2024

Web-based Application for Historical Data of Coastal Vulnerability Indices in Maldives Region

In the Indian Ocean, there is a low-lying atoll island nation comprising approximately 1.200 islands, with 187 of them being currently inhabited. Given the limited land resources and high population … Read more
GDA Transport and Infrastructure Brochure: A deep dive into the new GDA AID Activity
Transport & Infrastructure
16 May 2024

GDA Transport and Infrastructure Brochure: A deep dive into the new GDA AID Activity

Following the recent launch  of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Global Development Assistance Transport & Infrastructure (GDA T&I), the consortium released a comprehensive brochure providing detailed insights into the various … Read more
Navigating to Tomorrow: ESA’s GDA Unlocks the Future of Transport and Infrastructure
Transport & Infrastructure
20 March 2024

Navigating to Tomorrow: ESA’s GDA Unlocks the Future of Transport and Infrastructure

The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Global Development Assistance (GDA) programme has launched a new Agile Information Development (AID) activity focusing on transport and infrastructure, a new thematic area, unexplored even … Read more
Seawater Pollution Assessment and Monitoring in the West Africa Coastal Areas (WACA) Region
Marine
26 February 2024

Seawater Pollution Assessment and Monitoring in the West Africa Coastal Areas (WACA) Region

Monitoring and continuously assessing seawater pollution play a pivotal role in safeguarding the well-being of marine environments, ensuring the preservation of seafood quality, and promoting the long-term sustainability of the … Read more
EO-based ecosystem assessment to support Blue Carbon evaluation in Tunisia
Marine
31 January 2024

EO-based ecosystem assessment to support Blue Carbon evaluation in Tunisia

Ecosystems are intricate environments that face increasing pressures, primarily driven by human interference and climate change, with their impact being the most notable factor contributing to performance degradation. The success … Read more
Urban Wetlands: EO-based tools to support wetland restoration in Rwanda
Urban Sustainability
18 July 2023

Urban Wetlands: EO-based tools to support wetland restoration in Rwanda

The European Space Agency’s GDA AID Urban Sustainability has been supporting the World Bank (WB) Second Rwanda Urban Development Project (RUDPII). The consortium is using Earth Observation (EO) to develop … Read more
From Coastlines to Space: EO Satellites for Advanced Risk Assessment in Warri City, Nigeria
Urban Sustainability
19 June 2023

From Coastlines to Space: EO Satellites for Advanced Risk Assessment in Warri City, Nigeria

GDA AID Urban Sustainability has been supporting the World Bank (WB) “Nigeria West Africa Coastal Areas (WACA) Multi-Sector Resilience Plan” project in Warri City, Nigeria. By tapping into the expertise … Read more
Changing Grey to Green in Sargodha, Pakistan – Using Satellite Earth Observation
Urban Sustainability
10 May 2023

Changing Grey to Green in Sargodha, Pakistan – Using Satellite Earth Observation

 GDA AID Urban Sustainability has been supporting the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) “Integrated and Innovative Solutions for More Liveable Cities” project in Sargodha, Pakistan. This and an upcoming investment project … Read more
Putting Transport Modelling on the Fast Lane with satellite Earth Observation
Urban Sustainability
01 March 2023

Putting Transport Modelling on the Fast Lane with satellite Earth Observation

The GDA AID Urban Sustainability activity has been supporting the project “Updating the Revised Strategic Transport Plan for Dhaka, Bangladesh”. This project, led by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), has … Read more
European Earth Observation providers support ADB in Pakistan floods recovery efforts
Disaster Resilience
22 November 2022

European Earth Observation providers support ADB in Pakistan floods recovery efforts

Following the devastating floods which occurred in Pakistan starting from June 2022, several European specialised Earth Observation providers took part in disaster assessment efforts to assist the Asian Development Bank … Read more
Satellite Earth Observation to Address Data Gaps in Urban Sustainability
Urban Sustainability
19 October 2022

Satellite Earth Observation to Address Data Gaps in Urban Sustainability

Satellite Earth Observation (EO) supports International Financial Institutions (IFIs), such as the World Bank (WB), Asian Development Bank (ADB), and African Development Bank (AfDB), with their urban sustainability programmes. International … Read more
Global Development Assistance Urban Sustainability has officially kicked off
Urban Sustainability
17 May 2022

Global Development Assistance Urban Sustainability has officially kicked off

ESA’s Global Development Assistance (GDA) programme is a global partnership to mainstream the use of Earth observation (EO) into development operations, in cooperation with World Bank and Asian Development Bank. … Read more