Topic Guide – Mainstreaming Environment and Climate Change into Humanitarian Action
Guideline
A Topic Guide examinining complex, multi-faceted relationship between climate change, environment and humanitarian action. Read More
Additional Resource
UN Environment – Our Planet: Healthy Planet, Healthy People
Case Study
A joint editorial from the UN Environment magazine "Our Planet: Healthy Planet, Healthy People" Read More
Additional Resource
OCHA – Flash Appeal for Response to Nepal Earthquake
Mission Report
A report on the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal in 2015, creating large scale damage and a high number of casualties. Read More
Additional Resource
ACAPS – Rapid Humanitarian Assessment in Urban Settings; Technical Brief
Guideline
A technical brief by ACAPS on improving coordinated needs assessments to improve the quality and accountability of humanitarian response in urban areas. Read More
Additional Resource
UNHCR, The Environment & Climate Change Report
Report / Study
A UNHCR publication covering topics such as the impacts of climate change on displacement, climate change, armed conflict as well as the role and challenges of the work of UNHCR. Read More
Key Resource
Heat, Light and Power for Refugee – Saving Lives, Reducing Costs
Report / Study
Chatham House Report for the Moving Energy Initiative. 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
Terms of Reference (ToR) Geohazards Expert
Policy Document
This document describes the required background and key responsibilities of experts deployed by the JEU during emergency response missions. Read More
Key Resource
UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit – Environmental Emergency Risk Index (EERI) Fact Sheet
Communication Material
This fact sheet presents the Environmental Emergency Risk Index (EERI) created by the UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit. Read More
Additional Resource
INFORM – Global Open-Source Index for Risk Management
Tool
INFORM is a global, open-source risk assessment for humanitarian crises and disasters. It can support decisions about prevention, preparedness and response. Read More
Additional Resource
UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit – Environmental Emergencies in Planning
Policy Document
A study presenting the identified areas for improving linkages between environmental emergency response, contingency planning and preparedness. Read More
Key Resource
UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit – Environmental Emergency Contingency Planning
Policy Document
This study requested by the AGEE considers ways to improve the international framework for environmental emergency response and preparedness. Read More
