UN Environment – Case Study of the Nyarugusu Refugee Camp; Tanzania
Case Study
A collaborative study on the true cost of using traditional fuels in a humanitarian setting, using a case study of the Nyarugusu refugee camp in Tanzania. Read More
Additional Resource
Mission Report – Paraguay Electric Depot PCB Fire
Mission Report
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
Additional Resource
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
Additional Resource
UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit – Environmental Emergencies in Planning
Policy Document
A study presenting the identified areas for improving linkages between environmental emergency response, contingency planning and preparedness. Read More
Additional Resource
UN Environment: APELL Handbook (second edition)
Guideline
The Second Edition of the Awareness and Preparedness for Emergencies at Local Level (APELL) Handbook. Read More
Key Resource
UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit – Environmental Emergency Risk Index (EERI) Fact Sheet
Case Study
This fact sheet presents the Environmental Emergency Risk Index (EERI) created by the UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit. Read More
Additional Resource
Joint Assessment Report – Oil Spill in Estancia following Typhoon Haiyan
Mission Report
Mission report from response to the oil spill resulting from Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) in Estancia, Iloilo Province, Western Visayas, Philippines. Read More
Additional Resource
APELL Multi-Hazard Training Kit for Local Authorities
Guideline
APELL multi-hazard training kit for local authorities for community vulnerability reduction, prevention, and preparedness. Read More
Additional Resource
UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit – Rapid Environmental Assessment – Fuel Spill and Fire in Kenya
Mission Report
This mission report covers the deployment of a team undertaking a rapid environmental emergency assessment in the aftermath of a pipeline explosion in Nairobi in 2011. Read More
Additional Resource
IAEA – Joint Radiation Emergency Management Plan of International Organizations
Guideline
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
Additional Resource
Heat, Light and Power for Refugee – Saving Lives, Reducing Costs
Case Study
Chatham House Report for the Moving Energy Initiative. Read More
Additional Resource
UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit (JEU) – Environmental Assessment of River Contamination in Guatemala
Mission Report
A summary mission report of the technical support provided to assess the river contamination in the La Pasion River of Guatemala in 2015. Read More
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