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
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UNEP/OCHA Joint Environment Unit – Environment Marker
Tool
A tool enabling each humanitarian project to identify its potential impact on the local environment, providing guidance on how to address it in a manner which is tailored to the specific country. Read More
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The Quantification of Low-Probability / High-Consequences Events: Part I
Report / Study
A study presenting a novel, generic, multi-risk framework based on the sequential Monte Carlo Method (MCM) to allow for a straightforward and flexible implementation of hazard interactions, which may occur in a complex system. Read More
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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
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Environmental Emergencies Centre Website Infographic (2014)
Communication Material
This infographic presents the Environmental Emergencies Centre site analysis and website usage statistics during the year 2014. Read More
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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
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OCHA – Guidelines for Developing a National Environmental Contingency Plan
Guideline
Guidelines for the development of a national environmental contingency plan provided by UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit (JEU). Read More
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Disaster Waste Management Guidelines
Guideline
These guidelines were developed with the aim of supporting the full cycle of disaster waste management, from risk reduction and contingency planning through to emergency planning response following a disaster or conflict. Read More
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UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit – Past Activity Report 2013-2015
Report / Study
This activity report describes the activities undertaken by the UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit from 2013 to 2015. Read More
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Environmental Law Institute: Keeping Up With Megatrends Study
Report / Study
This study highlights the major factors contributing to the increased vulnerability of countries and communities to environmental emergencies Read More
Key Resource
Joint Mission Report – Maban Camps, Upper Nile State, South Sudan
Mission Report
This joint mission report formulates a strategy and framework to operationalize the environment as a cross-cutting issue. Read More