Terms of Reference (ToR) Environmental Field Advisor
Policy Document
The Terms of Reference for Environmental Field Advisors describe the main tasks of a deployed Environmental Field Advisor. Read More
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Terms of Reference (ToR) Environmental Expert in Emergencies
Policy Document
The Terms of Reference for Environmental Experts in Emergencies describe the main tasks of a deployed Environmental Expert in a humanitarian setting. Read More
Key Resource
The Sidelined Cross-Cutting Issue: Mainstreaming Environment into the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Cluster
Report / Study
A masters thesis examining the the current state of environmental mainstreaming in humanitarian assistance with the aim to identify the main barriers hindering the systematic integration of environmental concerns. Read More
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Technology and Information Sharing in Disaster Relief through the Virtual OSOCC
Case Study
A research paper exploring how technological advances can improve inter-organizational information sharing during disaster relief coordination. Read More
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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
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UNECE – Film on Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents Convention
Communication Material
A film about the UNECE Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents. Read More
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UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit – Past Activity Report 2015-2017
Report / Study
Compilation of past activities from the UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit from 2015 to 2017. Read More
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UNHCR Report: Planned Relocation, Disasters and Climate Change
Policy Document
A UNHCR report providing guidance and information regarding planned relocation in relation to disasters and climate change, with the aim to consolidate good practices and preparing for the future. Read More
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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
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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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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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UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit Case Study: Super Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda), Philippines
Case Study
A case study covering the response actions following the Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda that hit the Iloilo Province in the Philippines in December 2013. Read More
