GFMC Report – Vegetation Fires and Global Change
Challenges for Concerted International Actors - A White Paper directed to the United Nations and International Organizations. Read More
Challenges for Concerted International Actors - A White Paper directed to the United Nations and International Organizations. Read More
This article explores the need for greater linkages and coordination between humanitarian disaster relief organisations and military organizations. Read More
This article provided by the American Security Project summarizes the key outcomes of the Environmental Dimensions of Sustainable Recovery event. Read More
Humanitarians understand the importance and urgency of the environmental agenda, and they have a clear desire to incorporate environmental considerations into their work. However, their endeavours are hindered by multiple challenges. This study, conducted for the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) by a consultancy team from the London… Read More
The multi-year project Strengthening Environmental Screening Capacity of Humanitarian Organizations, led by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) and funded by the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO), provides on-site training sessions – including Training of Trainers (ToT) – and technical support for local and international humanitarian organizations and… Read More
This report presents the results of an environmental scoping mission using the Nexus Environmental Assessment Tool (NEAT+) by the UNEP / OCHA Joint Environment Unit (JEU) and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to the Integrated Assistance Centre (Centro de Atención Integral, or CAI) in Maicao, northeastern Colombia. Read More
This article by Wim Zwijnenburg (PAX for Peace) reflects on the growing interest and visibility of the environment during the Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week 2020 (HNPW) in Geneva and stresses the need to address environmental issues in humanitarian response. Photo: Oil slick in the… Read More
