UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit Mission Report – 2000 Romania Dam Break
Mission Report
This mission report details the activities of a UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit team deployed following a cyanide spill in Romania. Read More
Additional Resource
UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit Mission Report – 2003 Oil Spill Pakistan
Mission Report
This mission report details the deployment of experts following an oil spill in Pakistan, which include recommendations advocating for the creation of a ecosystem restoration framework. Read More
Additional Resource
Joint Assessment Report – Oil Spill in Estancia following Typhoon Haiyan
Mission Report
Mission report from response to the oil spill resulting from Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) in Estancia, Iloilo Province, Western Visayas, Philippines. Read More
Additional Resource
OECD Synthesis Report: Facilities Handling Hazardous Substances with Ownership Change
Guideline
The report summarizing the OECD session on "Facilities Handling Hazardous Substances with Ownership Change". Read More
Key Resource
UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit (JEU) – Environmental Assessment of River Contamination in Guatemala
Mission Report
A summary mission report of the technical support provided to assess the river contamination in the La Pasion River of Guatemala in 2015. Read More
Additional Resource
UN Environment & ISWA – Practical Sourcebook on Mercury Waste Storage and Disposal
Tool
A practical introduction to environmentally sound mercury waste storage and disposal. Read More
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UNECE – Film on Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents Convention
Communication Material
A film about the UNECE Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents. Read More
Additional Resource
The Minerva Portal – European Commission Joint Research Centre
Guideline
The MINERVA Portal is a website providing a collection of technical Information and tools supporting EU policy on control of major chemical hazards. Read More
Additional Resource
UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit (JEU) – Hazardous Waste Management in Tajikistan
Mission Report
Mission report concerning construction and hazardous waste management training and support in Tajikistan. Read More
Additional Resource
OECD research paper – Ageing of Hazardous Installations
Policy Document
A OECD Working Group on Chemical Accidents (WGCA) report on the risks and challenges related to the ageing of hazardous installations. Read More
Additional Resource
Addendum to the OECD Guiding Principles on Natech Risk Management
Guideline
The second addendum to the OECD Guiding Principles for Chemical Accident Prevention, Preparedness and Response, which outlines considerations for natural-hazard triggered technological accidents. Read More
Additional Resource
IOMC – Toolbox for Decision Making In Chemicals Management
Tool
The IOMC Internet-based Toolbox for Decision Making in Chemicals Management (IOMC Toolbox) aims at providing assistance to countries who wish to address specific national issues regarding chemicals management. Read More