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
This report analyses the nexus between the protection of civilians and the environment in humanitarian operations. The study focused on examining the type of harms that come out of this nexus, as well as reviewing best guidance and practices existing in the field. Finally, it underlines how the protection sector… 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 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
The Strategic Advisory Group on Environmental Emergencies (SAGEE) is a group founded in 1994, which serves as the principal advisory group to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and UN Environment. The SAGEE reviews the work of the UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit, providing independent high-level strategic… Read More
The UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit’s (JEU) network of response providers support international response to environmental emergencies by providing environmental and technical expertise during emergencies. The partners collaborate to better identify and address acute environmental risks quickly and consistently as an integral part of effective emergency response, at no cost… Read More
