Prevention, preparedness and response are key pillars of the UNECE Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents which will celebrate its 20th anniversary of entry into force on 19 April 2020. The Convention was negotiated in response to the 1986 Sandoz chemical spill, which put Switzerland… Read More
Guidance document by the Joint UNEP/OCHA Environment Unit to assist the disseminating of information amongst the international community and identifying the exact type of international assistance required. Read More
This article by UN Environment details the adverse effects of extractive industries by using mining accidents in Brazil and Papua New Guinea as case studies. The article explores how both communities experienced the worst mining disasters in their countries. It highlights the need for integration of local communities in the… Read More
A technical note from a rapid scoping mission assessing the environmental issues in areas retaken from ISIL in Iraq. Read More
Chemical risks assessment highlighting risks and prevention measures following a chemical fire in Armenia. Read More
Living under a black sky’ reveals how the conflict in Iraq has left a toxic trail of destruction which could have severe health consequences for communities and reconstruction efforts. Read More
The Joint Emergency Management Plan of International Organizations (Joint Plan) describes the inter-agency framework of preparedness for and response to an actual, potential or perceived nuclear or radiological emergency. Read More
A report by PAX for Peace regarding Syria’s oil industry, the rise of makeshift oil refining and the issues arising from these practices. Read More
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
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. Read More
This safety requirements publications by IAEA aims to strengthen preparedness and response for nuclear or radiological emergencies. Read More
A case study of the disastrous environmental and public health impacts due to the ongoing conflict in Syria. Read More