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EO Data enhances vulnerability assessment of Georgia’s Black Sea coast
Climate Resilience
05 November 2024

EO Data enhances vulnerability assessment of Georgia’s Black Sea coast

The European Space Agency (ESA) Global Development Assistance (GDA) Climate Resilience Consortium has partnered with the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Improved Coastal Management and Coastal Protection team to support Georgia’s … 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
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
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
Enhancing Biomass Estimates with Advanced EO Technology
Climate Resilience
27 May 2024

Enhancing Biomass Estimates with Advanced EO Technology

The Climate Resilience team of the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Global Development Assistance (GDA) programme has collaborated with the World Bank on their ‘Next Generation MRV for Land Use Emissions … 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
Satellite-Based Platform Enhances Hydrological Extremes Risk Assessment in Afghanistan
Climate Resilience
29 March 2024

Satellite-Based Platform Enhances Hydrological Extremes Risk Assessment in Afghanistan

The European Space Agency (ESA) Global Development Assistance (GDA) Agile Earth Observation (EO) Information Development (AID) Climate Resilience Consortium collaborated with the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations … Read more
Improving Livestock Farming in Paraguay Through Earth Observation
Agriculture
29 March 2024

Improving Livestock Farming in Paraguay Through Earth Observation

Working with the World Bank, GMV as part of the European Space Agency (ESA) Global Development Assistance (GDA) Agile EO Information Development (AID) Agriculture Consortium is implementing an Earth Observation … 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
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
Soil monitoring helps build climate resilience for Nigeria’s farmers
Climate Resilience
06 December 2023

Soil monitoring helps build climate resilience for Nigeria’s farmers

Working with the World Bank, GMV as part of the European Space Agency (ESA) Global Development Assistance (GDA) Agile EO Information Development (AID) Climate Resilience Consortium has designed a system … Read more
Climate-Resilient Flood Management in South Sudan through Earth Observation Insights
Climate Resilience
13 October 2023

Climate-Resilient Flood Management in South Sudan through Earth Observation Insights

Earth observation (EO) data has been used to map flooding and precipitation trends in South Sudan, a country prone to flood risk and hydrological variability. In a strategic partnership with … Read more
New Geospatial Portal for enhancing Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Investments 
Climate Resilience
21 September 2023

New Geospatial Portal for enhancing Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Investments 

The European Space Agency (ESA) Global Development Assistance (GDA) Agile Earth Observation (EO) Information Development (AID) Climate Resilience Consortium has created a novel geospatial portal that employs earth observation data … Read more
Satellite Data and Sustainability-Linked Bonds: Monitoring Land Use in Peruvian Amazon 
Climate Resilience
20 September 2023

Satellite Data and Sustainability-Linked Bonds: Monitoring Land Use in Peruvian Amazon 

International investors are developing financial products that can contribute to sustainable development and climate protection, such as reducing deforestation. While deforestation rates initially declined after peaking in 2004, recent evidence … Read more
Introducing the new World Bank E-Platform: Weather and Climate Services for Resilient Development
Climate Resilience
31 August 2023

Introducing the new World Bank E-Platform: Weather and Climate Services for Resilient Development

When it comes to tackling the uncertainties of our changing climate, information on water, weather, and climate is vital. Making informed decisions to enhance resilience across sectors like food production, … 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
Measurement of greenhouse gas emissions from forests in Mozambique with the World Bank
Climate Resilience
19 December 2022

Measurement of greenhouse gas emissions from forests in Mozambique with the World Bank

The GDA AID Climate Resilience consortium has completed the first prototype of an information product that estimates aboveground biomass in Mozambique forests to support the calculation and monitoring of greenhouse … 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
Leveraging geospatial technologies for Monitoring & Evaluation
Agriculture
21 September 2022

Leveraging geospatial technologies for Monitoring & Evaluation

IFAD organised a webinar as part of their “Food4Thought Series“, dedicated to Leveraging Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), on 7 September 2022. Clement Albergel, Climate Applications … 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