IUCN: Integrating Environmental Safeguards into Flood Relief, Response and Recovery
Guideline
Guidance on the integration of environmental safeguards into flood response and recovery by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Read More
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IFRC Green Response
Report / Study
IFRC’s Green Response seeks to save lives and reduce suffering without risking damage to the livelihoods, health and survival of affected people and improving the environmental outcomes of life-saving operations. Read More
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The Sphere Handbook
Policy Document
The Handbook is one of the most widely known and internationally recognized tools for the delivery of the quality humanitarian response Read More
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UN Environment Resource Centre – WASH
Guideline
A collection of different resources on WASH and environment Read More
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ACF WASH & Environment Position Paper
Report / Study
A paper on environmental preservation, protection and recovery in WASH programs Read More
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UNICEF: Water, Sanitation and Hygiene and Environment
Communication Material
An explanation of the links between WASH and Environment by UNICEF Read More
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WaterAid: How does WASH help build resilience to climate change?
Report / Study
A WaterAid briefing note explaining why improved WASH services are central to any climate change adaptation strategy Read More
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WHO Fact Sheets on Environmental Sanitation
Guideline
A WHO compilation of fact sheets and mitigating processes for water, sanitation, and hygiene education. Read More
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Potential Environmental Impact Checklist for Common WASH Interventions
Guideline
Checklist for potential environmental impacts of WASH interventions Read More
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Global WASH Cluster Key Concepts and Considerations in Emergency Response
Guideline
This paper provides an overview of key concepts and considerations with regards to the environment and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) activities undertaken in emergency operations. Read More
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Environmental Best Practice in WASH Operations
Report / Study
This paper describes the main environment-related issues which should be considered and addressed in programs relating to WASH planning and ensuing practices in an emergency operation. Read More
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USAID Sector Environmental Guidelines: Water Supply and Sanitation
Guideline
An overview of best practices drawn from lessons learned in the field over more than 30 years with both participatory approaches and technical design. Read More