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Voices and success stories from the GDA community
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
ESA and ADB advance Earth Observation cooperation in Manila visit
Partnership
01 June 2026

ESA and ADB advance Earth Observation cooperation in Manila visit

A delegation from ESA visited the Asian Development Bank (ADB) headquarters in Manila from 15 to 17 April 2026, taking stock of a partnership that has steadily integrated Earth Observation … Read more
A new evidence-based system to strengthen drought resilience in the Horn of Africa
FAST EO Co-FINANCING FACILITY
26 May 2026

A new evidence-based system to strengthen drought resilience in the Horn of Africa

Drought is considered one of the world’s most economically damaging natural hazard. It is also one of the hardest to see coming and the least understood. In fact, unlike floods … Read more
From Space to Seascapes: Using EO to Strengthen Blue Carbon Assessments in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
FAST EO Co-FINANCING FACILITY
18 May 2026

From Space to Seascapes: Using EO to Strengthen Blue Carbon Assessments in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

The World Bank is increasingly turning to Earth Observation (EO) to strengthen how it plans, assesses, and invests in coastal and marine environments. In the Red Sea and Gulf of … 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
Strengthening sustainable transport monitoring across Asia
Transport & Infrastructure
06 May 2026

Strengthening sustainable transport monitoring across Asia

The ESA GDA Transport & Infrastructure (GDA T&I) activity is supporting the Asian Development Bank (ADB) through collaboration with the Asian Transport Observatory (ATO). Together, they are developing a geospatial … 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
Mapping urban heat and vulnerability in Abidjan
Urban Sustainability
27 March 2026

Mapping urban heat and vulnerability in Abidjan

Heat stress in a fast-growing West African metropolis Abidjan is expanding rapidly, driven by strong economic growth and continuous population inflows. Much of this growth has been unplanned, with dense … Read more
Coastal carbon and fishery assessment in Madagascar and Comoros
FAST EO Co-FINANCING FACILITY
20 March 2026

Coastal carbon and fishery assessment in Madagascar and Comoros

Satellites supporting coastal resilience in Madagascar and Comoros Across the western Indian Ocean, coastal ecosystems play a vital role in protecting communities, sustaining livelihoods, and responding to climate change. Mangrove … Read more
Cooling the City: How EO is supporting heat resilience in Novi Sad
Urban Sustainability
17 March 2026

Cooling the City: How EO is supporting heat resilience in Novi Sad

The ESA Global Development Assistance Urban Sustainability (GDA Urban) activity is working with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to strengthen climate resilience in Novi Sad, Serbia. The … 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
Assessing road infrastructure quality across Pakistan
Transport & Infrastructure
03 March 2026

Assessing road infrastructure quality across Pakistan

The ESA Global Development Assistance (GDA) Transport & Infrastructure (T&I) activity supports a variety of World Bank transport and disaster-risk projects in Pakistan, including the Khyber Pass Economic Corridor Project, … Read more
Announcing the winner of the ESA GDA Impact Stories from Space Challenge
IMPACT COMMUNICATION
03 March 2026

Announcing the winner of the ESA GDA Impact Stories from Space Challenge

The GDA Impact Stories from Space Challenge is created to surface clear, evidence-based examples of Earth Observation (EO) being used in development and resilience work. Its aim is to highlight … 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
From space to preparedness: How Earth Observation can strengthen emergency response and resilience in the Dominican Republic
FAST EO Co-FINANCING FACILITY
21 January 2026

From space to preparedness: How Earth Observation can strengthen emergency response and resilience in the Dominican Republic

How does Earth Observation move from a map to a decision in development finance? In the Dominican Republic, the World Bank used ESA’s GDA Fast EO Co-Financing Facility to integrate … Read more