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Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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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.

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Bavo Stevens

Bavo Stevens was a Junior Research Fellow at the UNU Institute on Globalization, Culture and Mobility (UNU-GCM).

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2nd WEBINAR | Rethinking Corporate Accountability in Global Health: Beyond Rankings & Voluntary Measures (Español and English)

Voluntary corporate scorecards are often touted as tools for accountability, but do they reinforce corporate power and undermine public health?

Blog Post 17 Jan 2026

Integrating AI into Geographic Information Systems workflows

How AI accelerates and enhances GIS workflows for humanitarian impact.

Blog Post 17 Jan 2026

Small AI, Big Results

How accessible, task‑focused AI tools can advance more equitable and sustainable development.

Blog Post 17 Jan 2026

Soft robots for humanity

Soft robots use flexible materials and AI to navigate complex environments and assist humans in diverse tasks.

Blog Post 17 Jan 2026

Exoskeletons for rehabilitation

AI-powered exoskeletons help people with mobility challenges regain movement and independence.

News 17 Jan 2026

Going After the Key to Real Agricultural Sustainability

The workshop organized by RELAR-PGPRLat built capacities for the understanding of plant-soil interactions critical for productivity and sustainability

Article 16 Jan 2026

What is the High Seas Treaty and Why is it Important?

The landmark High Seas Treaty has officially entered. Learn what is and why it is important.