Flannery is a Research Associate for Water in the Context of the Water-Energy-Food Nexus and Climate Action within the Pan African Cooperation and Educational Technologies (PACET) division at UNU-VIE.
Flannery’s research focuses on agricultural water management systems, such as smart irrigation and climate-smart agriculture in areas of high climate risk. She is particularly interested in the intersection of water resource efficiency, innovation and collaboration for climate change adaptation. This research contributes to the division’s projects on the water-energy-food nexus and digital solutions for agricultural advancement. Additionally, she supports the division’s work on driving climate action through innovation support and capacity building. Prior to joining UNU, she gained working experience at international organizations such as the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) as well as local nonprofits and NGOs focused on watershed health and development.