Ten tips how humanitarians can protect the environment
On World Humanitarian Day 2018, UN Environment published an overview of key environmental considerations for humanitarian action. Read More
On World Humanitarian Day 2018, UN Environment published an overview of key environmental considerations for humanitarian action. Read More
A collection of resources on disaster and climate risk reduction by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Read More
UN Habitat SHERPA is an easy to use self-evaluation tool for actors involved in the planning, design, construction and assessment of housing projects. SHERPA assesses housing projects, helping to improve sustainability across site selection, the design process, as well as the life cycle and recyclability of building materials used. Read More
Key environmental considerations in UNHCR's operations Read More
This paper prepared by Environmental Resources Management Limited for DFID explores the opportunities and issues associated with mainstreaming the environment into humanitarian response activities. Read More
UNESCO Guidance on using Education for Sustainable Development to promote achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs’). The environment is especially addressed under SDG 15, from p. 40. Read More
A UNESCO compilation of good practices on integrating biodiversity in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Read More
A UNESCO compilation of good practices on integrating climate change in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Read More
WASH Cluster Homepage Read More
The Terms of Reference for Disaster Waste Management Experts describe the key responsibilities and required background and skills of disaster waste management experts deployed by the UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit during emergency response missions. Read More
A concise document providing a framework to assist stakeholders to identify, understand and minimise the risks before, during and after a change of ownership at a hazardous facility. Read More
This project aims to develop agroforestry models for tree products to meet the growing energy, construction and food needs of Ugandan refugees and locals. Read More
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