Contamination Archives

UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit – Rapid Environmental Assessment – Fuel Spill and Fire in Kenya

12th September 2011

This mission report covers the deployment of a team undertaking a rapid environmental emergency assessment in the aftermath of a pipeline explosion in Nairobi in 2011. Read More

Armenia, Chemical Fire – FEAT used to assess damages of chemical fire in Armenia

18th June 2017

Chemical risks assessment highlighting risks and prevention measures following a chemical fire in Armenia. Read More

Korea oil spill: Coordination between UN & the EU Commission in environmental emergencies

18th June 2007

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

UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit Mission Report – 2010 Nigeria Lead Pollution

17th March 2010

This mission report describes the findings of a team deployed by the UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit following a lead pollution emergency in Nigeria. Read More

UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit Mission Report – 2007 Mongolia Water Pollution

14th April 2007

This mission report describes the findings of two experts deployed by the UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit (JEU) in Mongolia following a sodium cyanide chemical spill. Read More

UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit Mission Report – 2006 Cote d’Ivoire Toxic Waste dump

14th August 2006

This mission report describes the findings of a team deployed by the UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit to identify hazardous chemical dumping sites in Côte d'Ivoire. Read More

UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit Mission Report – 2006 Lebanon Oil Spill

14th July 2006

This mission report describes the activities of the UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit in Lebanon during hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel. Read More