A WHO compilation of fact sheets and mitigating processes for water, sanitation, and hygiene education. Read More
This guidance explains how to deal with light bulbs and lamps in operations (reduce, reuse, recycle, dispose) Read More
This guidance explains how to deal with batteries in operations (reduce, reuse, recycle, dispose) Read More
Quick identification of serious environmental concerns in small-scale sanitation activities. Read More
The guidelines outline the typical environmental impacts of healthcare waste and provides options on how to mitigate or prevent these. Read More
The course, available in English, French, Spanish and Russian, seeks to provide humanitarian response staff as well as local, national, and regional government authorities with increased awareness and enhanced knowledge on disaster waste and management strategies to mitigate their environmental impact. Read More
A collection of different resources on WASH and environment 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 mission report covering the aftermath and disaster waste management of the two devastating hurricanes that struck the Caribbean islands in September 2017. Read More
This report by a UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit expert identifies and assesses secondary environment hazards and impacts during serious floods in Sierra Leone in 2017. Read More
The second addendum to the OECD Guiding Principles for Chemical Accident Prevention, Preparedness and Response, which outlines considerations for natural-hazard triggered technological accidents. Read More
A case study of the disastrous environmental and public health impacts due to the ongoing conflict in Syria. Read More