Environment and Humanitarian Action Country Study – Haiti
Case Study
A case study providing analysis and assessment of the extent to which environmental concerns have been mainstreamed in humanitarian action in Haiti. Read More
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UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit (JEU) Missions in 2016 – Fact Sheet
Communication Material
Infographic presenting the response missions conducted by the JEU in 2016. 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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MOOC – Online Course on Disasters and Ecosystems
Tool
This massive online course aims to enhance knowledge on tackling complex issues such as resilience, transformation, sustainable development, ecosystem management, disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation. Read More
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Environment and Disaster Management – Investigation of Environmental Issues in Cash Transfer Programming
Case Study
Project led by LSE Students which investigates the environmental issues associated with cash transfer programming. Read More
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The Environmental Emergencies Guidelines (second edition)
Guideline
Guidelines developed by the UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit to help countries receive and provide international assistance in the event of environmental emergencies. Read More
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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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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
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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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UN Food and Agriculture Organization – Energy Needs in Humanitarian Settings
Report / Study
The work of the UN's Food and Agriculture organization in partnership with SAFE to provide clean energy in refugee settings. Read More
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2017 Environment and Emergencies Forum Chair’s Summary
Communication Material
The Chair's Summary from the 2017 Environment and Emergencies Forum (EEF) global event, where actors connect and act to minimize human impacts from disasters and conflicts, while strengthening resilience to environmental shocks. Read More
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Cox’s Bazaar, Bangladesh: experts assess environmental impacts of Rohingya influx
Mission Report
Mission report by the Ministry of Environment and Forest of Bangladesh on the environmental impacts of the refugee influx in Bangladesh. Read More