ScienceDirect – Role of Women in Disaster Risk Governance
Report / Study
This study explores the role women play in disaster risk governance and identifies a variety of social, cultural and legal factors which may limit these roles. Read More
Additional Resource
UNISDR – Words into Action Guide for Man-Made and Technological Hazards
Guideline
The Words into Action (WiA) Implementation Guide for Man-Made and Technological Hazards made by UNISDR, OCHA and UN Environment. 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
Key Resource
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
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
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The Debate: Climate Change Endangers Security; Can the Military Help Humanity Respond?
Case Study
This article explores the need for greater linkages and coordination between humanitarian disaster relief organisations and military organizations. Read More
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The Minerva Portal – European Commission Joint Research Centre
Guideline
The MINERVA Portal is a website providing a collection of technical Information and tools supporting EU policy on control of major chemical hazards. Read More
Additional Resource
UNHCR, The Environment & Climate Change Report
Report / Study
A UNHCR publication covering topics such as the impacts of climate change on displacement, climate change, armed conflict as well as the role and challenges of the work of UNHCR. Read More
Key Resource
OCHA – Guidelines for Developing a National Environmental Contingency Plan
Guideline
Guidelines for the development of a national environmental contingency plan provided by UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit (JEU). Read More
Additional Resource
UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit Mission Report – 2010 Ukraine Dam Stability
Mission Report
A mission report covering the technical scoping conducted through UNDAC and the EC-MIC, regarding a dam stability assessment in Ukraine. Read More
Additional Resource
United Nations Disaster Assessment Coordination (UNDAC) Mission Report – Haiti Earthquake
Mission Report
A summary mission report of the UNDAC mission following the earthquake in Haiti in 2010. Read More
Additional Resource
Hazard Identification Tool – Samoa Tsunami
Mission Report
This document describes the environmental damages identified through a rapid environmental assessment following a tsunami in Samoa. Read More