Topic Guide – Mainstreaming Environment and Climate Change into Humanitarian Action
Guideline
A Topic Guide examinining complex, multi-faceted relationship between climate change, environment and humanitarian action. Read More
Additional Resource
UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit (JEU) – Hazardous Waste Management in Tajikistan
Mission Report
Mission report concerning construction and hazardous waste management training and support in Tajikistan. Read More
Additional Resource
OCHA – Myanmar Initial Flood Response Plan; August to December 2015
Report / Study
The 2015 Myanmar's Initial Flood Response Plan by OCHA, which called for $75.5 million to cover the needs of over 580,000 people in six regions that were affected by floods in summer of 2015. Read More
Additional Resource
PAX – Amidst the debris; A study on the environmental and public health impact of Syria’s conflict
Case Study
A case study of the disastrous environmental and public health impacts due to the ongoing conflict in Syria. Read More
Additional Resource
OECD research paper – Ageing of Hazardous Installations
Policy Document
A OECD Working Group on Chemical Accidents (WGCA) report on the risks and challenges related to the ageing of hazardous installations. Read More
Additional Resource
IAEA Safety Standard: Preparedness and Response for a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency
Guideline
This safety requirements publications by IAEA aims to strengthen preparedness and response for nuclear or radiological emergencies. Read More
The third Environmental Performance Review of Georgia, conducted in 2016 by UNECE. Read More
Key Resource
Environment and Humanitarian Action Country Study – Afghanistan
Case Study
A case study providing analysis and assessment of the extent to which environmental concerns have been mainstreamed in humanitarian action in Afghanistan. Read More
Key Resource
Environment and Humanitarian Action Country Study – Nepal
Case Study
A case study providing analysis and assessment of the extent to which environmental concerns have been mainstreamed in humanitarian action in Nepal. Read More
Additional Resource
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
Key Resource
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
Additional Resource
Addendum to the OECD Guiding Principles on Natech Risk Management
Guideline
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