Partner Events

Urban Development from Space: Impacts of Earth Observation on Development Operations

21 January 2020 - 22 January 2020, 
09:00
  / 
Washington, DC
Photo by SpaceX on Unsplash
 
The European Space Agency (ESA) has been supporting a programme called Earth Observation for Sustainable Development (EO4SD) for urban applications since 2016; the main objective of the programme was to support the International Financing Institutes such as World Bank with mainstreaming of EO in the urban domain. This Workshop in January provided an opportunity to present the achievements, lessons learned and to have a dialogue with the Bank on potential further collaboration.
 
The objectives were:
 
1.To showcase applications, challenges and achievements of the EO4SD-Urban initiative(2016-2020) and ascertain sustainability of the program within the WB context.
2.To elicit additional feedback and insights on the EO4SD-Urban engagement from Team Leaders who received support under the program.
3.To use the lessons learned to better understand the potential for integration of satellite Earth Observation (EO) into urban development programs, finance, and operations, in order to maximize sustainable impact for client beneficiaries and development partners.
 
Check on the pictures below to access the video recordings.
 
     
 
Visit the event´s website for more information.
Visit ESA's knowledge products published on the GPSC website here.
 

 

Other Events
View all

Samarkand, Uzbekistan

GPSC City Academy on Green Urban Infrastructure and Nature-Cultural Tourism

02 June 2026 - 04 June 2026, 12:08

Background The City Academy Key Themes The Global Platform for Sustainable Cities (GPSC), led by the World Bank and funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), serves as a global knowledge platform that connects cities and partners across disciplines. It provides technical expertise,…

Online

Introduction to Cool Cities Lab: Assessing Heat Risks and Prioritizing Cooling Solutions

23 April 2026 - 23 April 2026, 11:00 CET

Cities around the world are increasingly exposed to extreme heat, posing serious risks to public health, infrastructure, and overall livability. Yet many local governments still face challenges in accessing the localized data and analytical tools needed to plan effective cooling strategies