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Research and academic activities aligned with every Sustainable Development Goal

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UNU Council Member UNU Council Member; Raffles Professor of Social Sciences, National University of Singapore

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 19 Jan 2038

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 06 Dec 2024

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 06 Dec 2024

Unpacking COP29: A Base to Build On?

More than 70,000 delegates attended the climate summit COP 29 in Baku.

News 06 Dec 2024

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.

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SCIENCE TALK: Building Climate Resilience of Rainfed Agriculture

Best Practices of Rainfed Agriculture from Global South Countries

News 05 Dec 2024

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 05 Dec 2024

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 05 Dec 2024

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 05 Dec 2024

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.