Resources

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.

Policy Document

UNHCR Report: Planned Relocation, Disasters and Climate Change

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.

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Guideline

OECD Synthesis Report: Facilities Handling Hazardous Substances with Ownership Change

The report summarizing the OECD session on "Facilities Handling Hazardous Substances with Ownership Change".

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Case Study

American Security Project: Environmental Dimensions of Sustainable Recovery

This article provided by the American Security Project summarizes the key outcomes of the Environmental Dimensions of Sustainable Recovery event.

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Policy Document

Terms of Reference (ToR) Geohazards Expert

This document describes the required background and key responsibilities of experts deployed by the JEU during emergency response missions.

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Communication Material

UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit – Environmental Emergency Risk Index (EERI) Fact Sheet

This fact sheet presents the Environmental Emergency Risk Index (EERI) created by the UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit.

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Tool

UNEP/OCHA Joint Environment Unit – Environment Marker

A tool enabling each humanitarian project to identify its potential impact on the local environment, providing guidance on how to address it in a manner which is tailored to the specific country.

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Guideline

Small Arms Survey Handbook – Unplanned Explosions at Munitions Sites (UEMS)

The Small Arms Survey Handbook is a reference and training tool providing contextual information on Unplanned Explosions at Munitions Sites (UEMS).

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Mission Report

UNDAC Landslide Advisory Visit in Serbia – June 2014

A mission report by the British Geological Survey covering the Cyclone Tamara, which hit northern-central Serbia between 13-18 May in 2014.

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Mission Report

Gold Ridge Tailings Storage Facility Assessment – Solomon Islands 2014

A mission report covering the technical scoping mission jointly conducted through the UNDAC system and the JEU, regarding a dam stability assessment in the Solomon Islands.

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Report / Study

The Quantification of Low-Probability / High-Consequences Events: Part I

A study presenting a novel, generic, multi-risk framework based on the sequential Monte Carlo Method (MCM) to allow for a straightforward and flexible implementation of hazard interactions, which may occur in a complex system.

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Tool

INFORM – Global Open-Source Index for Risk Management

INFORM is a global, open-source risk assessment for humanitarian crises and disasters. It can support decisions about prevention, preparedness and response.

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Communication Material

Environmental Emergencies Centre Website Infographic (2014)

This infographic presents the Environmental Emergencies Centre site analysis and website usage statistics during the year 2014.

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