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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.
Project
Flexible Office: Concept for Resource Optimisation (FLORES)
This project at UNU FLORES seeks to make a significant shift from fixed desks assigned to each employee to spaces designed according to functions and needs
News
Enhancing Digital Transformation in Guinea-Bissau: UNU-EGOV's Mission Highlights
UNU-EGOV advanced Guinea-Bissau's digital transformation through ENTD.GW presentations and workshops with government and private sector leaders.
Series
Unpacking COP29: A Base to Build On?
More than 70,000 delegates attended the climate summit COP 29 in Baku.
News
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan Hosts Reception for UNU Council
The occasion brought together distinguished guests at UNU Headquarters to celebrate nearly 50 years of partnerships for sustainable development.
Event
SCIENCE TALK: Building Climate Resilience of Rainfed Agriculture
Best Practices of Rainfed Agriculture from Global South Countries
News
Global Humanitarian Overview 2025: A Call for Radical Commitment to Multilateralism
Our researcher Alex Hunns reflects on the latest UN Global Humanitarian Overview report and the challenges faced by the global humanitarian system.
Article
5 Highlights of Sustainable Urban Land Restoration
Five key highlights to consider, to build a future where urban growth and environmental stewardship go hand in hand
Media Coverage
World Drought Atlas: UNU-EHS experts featured in international media outlets
UNU-EHS experts were lead authors on the new World Drought Atlas report and featured in the media.
News
Exploring Qualitative Research Methods: Lessons from our Recent MPP Open Lecture
UNU-MERIT's Talitha Dubow describes the key aspects of the open MPP lecture that she delivered last week, and how the programme supports our students.