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Evaluating Climate Vulnerability in Humanitarian Hotspots

2nd June 2020

This study, conducted in 2019, focuses on the definition of climate vulnerability with operational and political perspectives and delivers guidelines for assessing climate vulnerability in long-term crises, such as in conflict-affected countries and recurrent disaster-prone areas. The research draws on an extensive academic literature review in the fields of biology, political… Read More

Scoping review on Environmental Footprint of humanitarian assistance for DG ECHO

18th May 2020

This study, conducted in 2020 by Groupe URD on behalf of DG ECHO, analyses the environmental footprint of humanitarian assistance. The report looks into both operational and programmatic approaches of areas spanning the greening of offices through to what type of seeds to distribute in livelihood programmes. The… Read More

Humanitarian Needs Overview – Annex III – Developing an environmentally sensitive HNO

26th February 2020

Download the two page annex here. Integrating… Read More

UNEP/OCHA Joint Environment Unit – Environmental Emergencies Centre Online Learning Factsheet

9th July 2020

This factsheet provides an overview of the five different eLearning modules on the environmental dimensions of disaster prevention, preparedness and response, hosted by the Environmental Emergencies Learning Centre. The courses aim to minimize the human and environmental harm caused by environmental emergencies through strengthened skills and knowledge. The five… Read More

EHA Connect – Integrating Environment in Humanitarian Action

1st January 2018

The Environment and Humanitarian Action (EHA) Connect is a tool bringing the humanitarian and environmental communities together to support environmentally sustainable disaster management. Read More

Terms of Reference: Working Group on Environmental Analysis for Humanitarian Action

18th July 2019

This document details the objectives of the Working Group on Remote Environmental Analysis for Humanitarian Action, which has been set up as part of the Joint Initiative project. Read More

UNEP/OCHA Joint Environment Unit – Response Activities Factsheet

12th July 2019

This factsheet describes the emergency response services undertaken by the UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit following assistance requests by Member States. Read More