Sudden Onset Crises Archives - Page 12 of 25

Chernobyl accident, a continuing catastrophe – Post disaster assessment

13th June 2000

This publication details a post-disaster assessment involving the UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit, which evaluated the long-term impacts of the Chernobyl nuclear accident. Read More

UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit Mission Report – 2000 Romania Dam Break

18th February 2000

This mission report details the activities of a UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit team deployed following a cyanide spill in Romania. Read More

UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit Mission Report – 2003 Oil Spill Pakistan

27th July 2003

This mission report details the deployment of experts following an oil spill in Pakistan, which include recommendations advocating for the creation of a ecosystem restoration framework. Read More

UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit Mission Report – 2004 Congo Uranium Mine Collapse

13th October 2004

This mission report describes an inter-agency mission which assessed potential contamination following an uranium mine collapse in Congo. Read More

UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit Mission Report – 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami

26th December 2004

This mission report describes the rapid environmental assessments by the UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit following the Indian Ocean Tsunami in 2004. Read More

UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit Mission Report – 2005 Guyana Floods

13th February 2005

This mission report describes the results of a mission by the UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit following mass-flooding and a potential dam collapse in Guyana. Read More

UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit Mission Report – 2005 Somalia Toxic Waste

14th March 2005

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