The Environment and Emergencies Forum (EEF) is a unique global event organized by the UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit (JEU). The Forum brings together stakeholders from around the world to showcase innovations in environmental emergency preparedness and response, and to highlight current efforts on integrating environmental risk in humanitarian action. Read More
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Strategic Advisory Group on Environmental Emergencies (SAGEE) Past Reports
Communication Material
These reports detail the previous meetings of the Strategic Advisory Group on Environmental Emergencies (SAGEE) since 1995. Read More
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UNDAC – Mission Report of Earthquake Emergency, Turkey
Mission Report
This mission report details the activities of a United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC) response team following the Turkey earthquake of August 1999. Read More
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UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit Mission Report – 2000 Romania Dam Break
Mission Report
This mission report details the activities of a UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit team deployed following a cyanide spill in Romania. Read More
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Chernobyl accident, a continuing catastrophe – Post disaster assessment
Mission Report
This publication details a post-disaster assessment involving the UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit, which evaluated the long-term impacts of the Chernobyl nuclear accident. Read More
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UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit Mission Report – 2003 Oil Spill Pakistan
Mission Report
This mission report details the deployment of experts following an oil spill in Pakistan, which include recommendations advocating for the creation of a ecosystem restoration framework. Read More
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UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit Mission Report – 2004 Congo Uranium Mine Collapse
Mission Report
This mission report describes an inter-agency mission which assessed potential contamination following an uranium mine collapse in Congo. Read More
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UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit Mission Report – 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami
Mission Report
This mission report describes the rapid environmental assessments by the UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit following the Indian Ocean Tsunami in 2004. Read More
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UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit Mission Report – 2005 Guyana Floods
Mission Report
This mission report describes the results of a mission by the UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit following mass-flooding and a potential dam collapse in Guyana. Read More
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UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit Mission Report – 2005 Somalia Toxic Waste
Mission Report
This mission report describes the activities undertaken by the UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit following the alleged presence of toxic waste on the Somali coastline. Read More
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CARE International – Rapid Environmental Impact in Disasters Guidelines
Guideline
These guidelines provide information on the Rapid Environmental Assessment tool, which is designed to identify, define, and prioritize potential environmental impacts in disaster situations Read More
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UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit Mission Report – 2005 Guatemala Hurricane Stan & Landslides
Mission Report
This mission report describes the Rapid Environmental Assessment of experts deployed by the UN Environment/OCHA Joint unit following flooding and landslides in Guatemala. Read More
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