Environmental Emergencies Book – Learning from multilateral response to disasters
Mission Report,Tool
The Environmental Emergencies Book by the UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit compiles the lessons learnt from fifteen years of multilateral disaster responses. Read More
Additional Resource
FACTS Chemical Accident Database (Failures and Accidents Technical Information System)
Tool
The FACTS website and knowledge hub is an accident database containing information on more than 25,700 industrial accidents and incidents involving hazardous materials or dangerous goods. Read More
Additional Resource
UNEP Governing Council Decision, session 26 (UNEP/GC.26/15)
Policy Document
This policy document describes the twenty-sixth session of the Governing Council of the United Nations Environment Programme, themed around environmental emergency response and preparedness. Read More
Additional Resource
Storage of Chemicals – Guidelines for Good Practice (ISSA)
Guideline
A brochure provided by the International Social Security Association (ISSA) offering practical guidance on where and how chemicals should be kept, in particular for small and medium-sized enterprises. 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
Additional Resource
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
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OCHA – Linking Humanitarian and Nuclear Response Systems
Report / Study
A case study provided by the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on the linkage between Humanitarian and Nuclear Response Systems. Read More
Key Resource
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
Additional Resource
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
Additional Resource
GFMC Report – Vegetation Fires and Global Change
Policy Document
Challenges for Concerted International Actors - A White Paper directed to the United Nations and International Organizations. Read More
Key Resource
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
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