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UNU Council Member
Prof. Brenda Yeoh
Professor Brenda S.A. Yeoh is a Singaporean scholar and expert in the fields of migration, social geography, and the politics of space in colonial and post-colonial cities.
Expert
Bavo Stevens
Bavo Stevens was a Junior Research Fellow at the UNU Institute on Globalization, Culture and Mobility (UNU-GCM).
Collection
Accelerating Progress on the Water-energy-food-ecosystem (WEFE) Nexus in Sub-saharan Africa
Inter-Agency Policy Brief – December 2025
Media Coverage
Flávia Guerra featured in El País on how green spaces can transform marginalised neighbourhoods in Buenos Aires
UNU-EHS Senior Research featured El País article on green transformations in Buenos Aires.
Book Chapter
Politics in the Driving Seat: Good Offices, UN Peace Operations, and Modern Conflict
Why light, nimble UN peace operations appear best placed to prevent and manage conflict.
News
Infographic Deep Dive: 5 Windows Into Egypt’s Economics of Climate Adaptation
A new approach shows how Egypt can protect people, services and growth through smart climate adaptation.
News
From Vision to Action: UNU Global AI Network Releases 2025 Report
This report highlights key milestones in multi-stakeholder collaboration aimed at advancing ethical and inclusive AI for sustainable development.
News
Infographic Deep Dive: 5 Windows Into Thailand’s Economics of Climate Adaptation
This risk assessment approach for Thailand shows a potential future climate picture and pinpoints the adaptation measures to deliver real impact.
Article
14th Global RCE Conference
The conference commemorated the 20th anniversary of the global network of Regional Centers of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development.
Event
The WEFE Nexus: Accelerating Progress on the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus in Sub-Saharan Africa
WEFE Nexus webinar will present and discuss the findings and recommendations emerging from that workshop and a forthcoming policy brief.