Created in April 2012, the Humanitarian Environment Network aims to promote the integration of the environment among member organisations and more widely throughout the humanitarian sector. To do this, it has given itself three objectives: Conducting studies and developing tools adapted to the needs of the sector which can be… Read More
The Global Plan of Action for Sustainable Energy Solutions in Situations of Displacement (GPA) is a non-binding framework and entails concrete recommendations for accelerated progress towards the vision of safe access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy services for all displaced people by 2030. The Global Plan of Action… Read More
The Humanitarian Environment Network (REH) is an experience-sharing network that aims to promote the integration of the environment among member organizations and more widely throughout the humanitarian sector. Created in 2012, the REH conducts studies and develops tools adapted to the needs of the humanitarian sector to integrate environmental considerations. Read More
The multi-year project Strengthening Environmental Screening Capacity of Humanitarian Organizations, led by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) and funded by the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO), provides on-site training sessions – including Training of Trainers (ToT) – and technical support for local and international humanitarian organizations and… Read More
The Awareness and Preparedness for Emergencies at Local Level (APELL) programme is a programme created in 1988 by the United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment). It was initiated in response to a number of chemical accidents that resulted in deaths, injuries, environmental damage and extensive economic impacts. The APELL programme… Read More
The Environment and Humanitarian Action (EHA) Network is an informal network aiming to avoid, minimize, or mitigate environmental impacts of humanitarian action and to promote environmentally responsible humanitarian programming through collaboration and cooperation. It was established in 2013 with the objective to mainstream environmental considerations in humanitarian action. The EHA network seeks to… Read More
The Clean Cooking Alliance works with a global network of partners to build an inclusive industry that makes clean cooking accessible to three billion people who live each day without it. The Clean Cooking Alliance was established in 2010 and has since been working to drive consumer demand, to mobilize… Read More
Safe Access to Fuel and Energy (SAFE) is a group which focuses on ensuring access to fuel and energy for cooking, heating, lighting and powering for crisis-affected populations. More than a third of the world’s population relies on traditional fuels such as wood, coal, animal dung, and agricultural waste. This… Read More
The International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) is a global network consisting of over 90 Member States and organisations under the United Nations umbrella. It primarily targets urban search and rescue (USAR) related issues, aiming to establish minimum international standards for USAR teams and a methodology for international coordination… Read More
The United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC) is part of the United Nation’s international emergency response system for sudden-onset emergencies. UNDAC was created in 1993 with the mandate of assessing, coordinating and managing information during emergency response missions. It was designed to help the United Nations and governments of… Read More
The UNEP/OCHA Joint Environment Unit (JEU), with support from Data Friendly Spaces, Joint Initiative partners, and expert reviewers, released the Urban Nexus Environmental Assessment Tool (U-NEAT+) in July 2021. The urban version of the environmental screening tool comes in response to the increasing and complex trend of urban displacement that… Read More
The Leading Edge Programme is a global initiative of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) with the active and committed participation of donor governments. The Leading Edge Programme aims to foster year-round collaboration between networks & technical experts in crisis preparedness and response to identify… Read More
