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.

Report / Study

UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit – Past Activity Report 2015-2017

Compilation of past activities from the UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit from 2015 to 2017.

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Guideline

UN Environment – Natural Resources and Conflict: A Guide for Mediation Practitioners

Guidance document produced by UN Environment Programme for stakeholders mediating conflicts and disputes over natural resources.

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Mission Report

Mission Report – Paraguay Electric Depot PCB Fire

This mission report presents the results of a UN expert mission in response to a fire that took place in a transformer depot, at the National Electrical Administration (ANDE) in Paraguay.

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Mission Report

Joint United Nations/Government of Bangladesh Mission – Sundarbans Oil Spill Assessment

This joint UN / Government of Bangladesh mission report outlines the findings of an assessment following an oil tanker accident in the Sundarbans of Bangladesh.

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Communication Material

UNECE – Film on Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents Convention

A film about the UNECE Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents.

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Guideline

ACAPS – Rapid Humanitarian Assessment in Urban Settings; Technical Brief

A technical brief by ACAPS on improving coordinated needs assessments to improve the quality and accountability of humanitarian response in urban areas.

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Mission Report

OCHA – Flash Appeal for Response to Nepal Earthquake

A report on the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal in 2015, creating large scale damage and a high number of casualties.

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Guideline

The Minerva Portal – European Commission Joint Research Centre

The MINERVA Portal is a website providing a collection of technical Information and tools supporting EU policy on control of major chemical hazards.

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Case Study

UN Environment – Our Planet: Healthy Planet, Healthy People

A joint editorial from the UN Environment magazine "Our Planet: Healthy Planet, Healthy People"…

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Case Study

The Debate: Climate Change Endangers Security; Can the Military Help Humanity Respond?

This article explores the need for greater linkages and coordination between humanitarian disaster relief organisations and military organizations.

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Guideline

Topic Guide – Mainstreaming Environment and Climate Change into Humanitarian Action

A Topic Guide examinining complex, multi-faceted relationship between climate change, environment and humanitarian action.

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Mission Report

UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit (JEU) – Hazardous Waste Management in Tajikistan

Mission report concerning construction and hazardous waste management training and support in Tajikistan.

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