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
Asbestos and Humanitarian Response – A Life-Threatening Humanitarian Challenge
Communication Material
This summary summarizes the session from the Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week on Asbestos and Humanitarian response, from February 2020. Core questions posed in the session included (1) what the immediate actions, which can be taken to reduce the asbestos risks in post-disaster operations, and (2) What the long-term… Read More
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UNEP/OCHA Joint Environment Unit – Disaster Waste Management Factsheet
Communication Material
This factsheet describes the supporting role the UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit (JEU) undertakes during disaster waste management activities. Read More
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Korea oil spill: Coordination between UN & the EU Commission in environmental emergencies
Mission Report
This document describes a Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA) undertaken by the UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit (JEU) following an oil spill in the Republic of Korea. Read More
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Environmental action in response to the Peru Earthquake: an example of best practices
Mission Report
This document details the rapid environmental assessment (REA) and lessons learned from the international response to an earthquake in Peru in 2007. Read More
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UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit Mission Report – 2012 Congo Munitions Depot Explosion
Mission Report
This mission report details the response deployment to the Congo Brazzaville munitions depot explosion. Read More
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UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit Mission Report – 2008 The Philippines Spill of pesticides
Mission Report
This mission report describes the finding of a team of experts deployed to the Philippines to assess a pesticides spill following Typhoon Fengshen. Read More
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UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit Mission Report – 2008 Albania Explosion
Mission Report
This mission report describes a deployment by the UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit and UNDAC following an explosion at a ammunition facility in Albania. Read More
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UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit Mission Report – 2005 Pakistan Earthquake
Mission Report
This mission report describes the rapid environmental assessment conducted by experts deployed to Pakistan following an earthquake in 2005. 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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Terms of Reference (ToR) Disaster Waste Management Expert
Policy Document
The Terms of Reference for Disaster Waste Management Experts describe the key responsibilities and required background and skills of disaster waste management experts deployed by the UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit during emergency response missions. Read More
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