Resources

Browse our library of resources and tools for environmental emergency prevention, preparedness and response. Find links to reports, policy documents, tools, guidance documents and communication materials.

Case Study

UNEP – Managing post-disaster debris: the Japan experience

A report conducted by the UNEP regarding the international expert mission to Japan targeting the management of post-disaster debris.

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Report / Study

WWF: Building Back Safer and Greener

Nepal Earthquake…

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Mission Report

UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit Mission Report – Ecuador Earthquake

This report describes the rapid environmental assessment conducted by experts following an earthquake in Ecuador.

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Mission Report

OCHA – Flash Appeal for Response to Nepal Earthquake

A report on the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal in 2015, creating large scale damage and a high number of casualties.

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Guideline

INSARAG Guidelines for Urban Search and Rescue Teams (USAR)

Guidelines made in 2015 by the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) to ensure better coordination during earthquake responses.

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Policy Document

Terms of Reference (ToR) Geohazards Expert

This document describes the required background and key responsibilities of experts deployed by the JEU during emergency response missions.

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Mission Report

UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit Mission Report – 2011 Argentina Volcano Eruption

This mission report describes the technical cooperation for the assessment of risks and hazards to the population and the environment following a volcano eruption in Chile.

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Mission Report

United Nations Disaster Assessment Coordination (UNDAC) Mission Report – Haiti Earthquake

A summary mission report of the UNDAC mission following the earthquake in Haiti in 2010.

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Mission Report

UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit Mission Report – 2008 Congo Earthquake

This mission report describes the findings of experts deployed to the DRC following earthquakes, where the FEAT tool was applied for the first time in the field.

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Mission Report

UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit Mission Report – 2006 Indonesia Mud Volcano Eruption

This mission report describes the findings of a team deployed by the UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit to identify the risks associated with the potential eruption of the Mt. Merapi volcano.

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Mission Report

UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit Mission Report – 2006 Indonesia Earthquake

This mission report describes the Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) conducted by an expert deployed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation through the UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit.

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Mission Report

UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit Mission Report – 2005 Pakistan Earthquake

This mission report describes the rapid environmental assessment conducted by experts deployed to Pakistan following an earthquake in 2005.

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