The UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit (JEU) facilitated 10 MISSIONS IN 2016, providing support and expertise on environmental emergency assessments, and conducting training that delivers knowledge and understanding of effective response to environmental emergencies. JEU also provided technical experts with specialized skills to UN Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC) missions. Assistance was… Read More
A participants book from the AGEE Forum held in Geneva, Switzerland between the 15-17 of May in 2013. Read More
The Terms of Reference for Sampling and Analysis Experts describe the key responsibilities and required the specific background and skills of these experts deployed by the UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit during emergency response missions. Read More
The Environment and Humanitarian Action (EHA) Network was established in 2013 with the objective to mainstream environmental considerations in humanitarian action. The network seeks to mitigate environmental impacts during humanitarian response and to promote environmentally responsible humanitarian programming. Network members jointly work to advance… Read More
The Nexus Environmental Assessment Tool (NEAT+) allows humanitarian practitioners implementing projects in crisis settings to quickly gain an overview of the environmental risks associated with their activities. NEAT+ combines information on available environmental sensitivities with site-specific data, allowing project managers to understand environmental sensitivities and implement mitigation measures. NEAT+ is… Read More
The Rapid Environmental Assessment Tool (REA) is a methodology for rapidly assessing and analyzing the environmental context of a particular crisis or disaster. When applied, it enables strategic and efficient response planning to mitigate identified priority environmental risks. The REA process has been successfully applied in numerous disasters for more… Read More
EHA Connect is a is an online platform working to strengthen the links between humanitarian and environmental spheres. It allows environmental actors to get involved in disaster management activities and provides an opportunity for humanitarian actors to mainstream environmental concerns in preparedness, response and recovery. EHA Connect is the… Read More
The Environmental Emergencies Centre is a knowledge hub and a meeting point for experts working in environmental or humanitarian fields. The Centre invites representatives of governments, communities, private sector, international organizations and civil society to strengthen their knowledge and skills on how to prepare for, and respond to, environmental emergencies. Read More
Adaptation to climate change in sub-Saharan African humanitarian situations: An International Climate Initiative (IKI)-funded project The UN Environment / OCHA Joint Unit is part of an inter-agency two-year project to support displaced and refugee populations in Burundi, Chad and Sudan to adapt to climate change. The UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit… Read More
The Flash Environmental Assessment Tool (FEAT). Read More
The Terms of Reference for Disaster Waste Management Experts describe the key responsibilities and required background and skills of these disaster waste management experts deployed by the UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit during emergency response missions. Read More
An easily accessible reference guide for members of an UNDAC team to use before and during a mission to a disaster or emergency. Read More