Browse our library of resources and tools for environmental emergency prevention, preparedness and response. Find links to reports, policy documents, tools, guidance documents and communication materials.
Browse our library of resources and tools for environmental emergency prevention, preparedness and response. Find links to reports, policy documents, tools, guidance documents and communication materials.
A WHO compilation of fact sheets and mitigating processes for water, sanitation, and hygiene education.
Learn MoreThis guidance explains how to deal with light bulbs and lamps in operations (reduce, reuse, recycle, dispose)…
Learn MoreThis guidance explains how to deal with batteries in operations (reduce, reuse, recycle, dispose)…
Learn MoreQuick identification of serious environmental concerns in small-scale sanitation activities.
Learn MoreThe guidelines outline the typical environmental impacts of healthcare waste and provides options on how to mitigate or prevent these.
Learn MoreThe 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.
Learn MoreA collection of different resources on WASH and environment…
Learn MoreThe 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.
Learn MoreA mission report covering the aftermath and disaster waste management of the two devastating hurricanes that struck the Caribbean islands in September 2017.
Learn MoreThis 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.
Learn MoreThe second addendum to the OECD Guiding Principles for Chemical Accident Prevention, Preparedness and Response, which outlines considerations for natural-hazard triggered technological accidents.
Learn MoreA case study of the disastrous environmental and public health impacts due to the ongoing conflict in Syria.
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