The partner survey conducted by the Joint Initiative for Sustainable Humanitarian Assistance Packaging Waste Management (JI) in April 2022 revealed that in many humanitarian contexts, management of...
Environment and Emergencies
Introduction
The intersection of environmental concerns and humanitarian action has never been more critical. With 80% of today’s humanitarian crises being influenced by environmental factors, this thematic page on Environment and Emergencies aims to bridge the gap between these interconnected domains. This resource will empower responders with essential knowledge and tools across the prevention, preparedness, and response stages of environmental emergencies, ensuring that interventions not only address immediate needs but also mitigate environmental risks and promote long-term resilience. By integrating environmental considerations into humanitarian operations, this initiative underscores the importance of safeguarding natural resources, reducing ecological footprints, and fostering sustainable solutions that protect both people and the planet.
Overview
| IASC Guidance | NEAT+ | Environmental Emergencies Guidelines | FEAT 2.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IASC Guidance on Environmental Responsibility in Humanitarian Operations (2023) | The Nexus Environmental Assessment Tool (2021) | The Environmental Emergencies Guidelines (2nd Edition) 2017 | Flash Environmental Assessment Tool (FEAT 2.0) - Reference Guide (2017) |
Latest Updates
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Managing packaging waste sustainably – lessons from humanitarian organizations
Harmful Impacts of Mining
"Minerals and metals play a central role in the global economy and mining is an important source of economic development in many countries. However, the harmful effects of mining remain a challenge...
The environmental impact of cash and voucher assistance, November 2020
Samantha Brangeon & Valérie Léon EXECUTIVE SUMMARY For a number of years, there has been exponential growth in the use of Cash and Voucher Assistance in humanitarian programmes. Their increased use,...
Tool, Manuals and Guidelines
Environment in Humanitarian Action (EHA) Global Training Template
This Training Template was developed as part of the UNEP/OCHA Joint Environment Unit’s project titled Localisation of Environment in Humanitarian Action, and consists of: Preface: List of...
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Course 5: Decommissioning Oil & Gas Facilities and Infrastructure (2024) [EN/ES]
What is the aim of the Decommissioning course? To enhance the understanding of the initial phases for decommissioning oil field infrastructure, both onshore and offshore, and related environmental...
Global Fire Monitoring Centre (GFMC) Tool 1 – Global Landscape Fire Information System
Brief description of the tool: Globally fires affect several hundred million hectares of natural and cultural landscapes every year. In some fire-adapted or fire-dependent vegetation types these...
Environmental Experts Hub (EEHub) Resources
UNDAC Handbook, 8th Edition
Introduction to the Handbook The UNDAC Handbook is intended as an easily accessible reference guide for members of an UNDAC team before and during a mission to a disaster or emergency. The Handbook...
UNDAC Handbook, 8th Edition - Short Version
Foreword Welcome to the short version of the United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC) Handbook (8th edition). The UNDAC Handbook has always been a dynamic reference tool,...
IASC Six Core Principles Relating to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, 2019 [EN/AM/OM/SO/TI/SK]
“Sexual exploitation and abuse by humanitarian workers constitute acts of gross misconduct and are therefore grounds for termination of employment. Sexual activity with children (persons under the...
Evaluations and Lessons Learned
Informe de Capacitación Técnica y Ejercicio de Evaluación Ambiental
INTRODUCCIÓN Aunque responden a necesidades crecientes y buscan soluciones duraderas para crisis y las comunidades afectadas por conflictos, los proyectos humanitarios pueden generar externalidades...
Technical Training & Environmental Screening Exercise Report: South (Tyre), Beqaa Valley, and North (Tripoli) – Lebanon – 2023
INTRODUCTION Although responding to increasing needs and aiming for durable solutions for the crisis and conflict-affected communities, humanitarian projects can result in adverse environmental...
Environmental Screening Report NEAT+, Malkohi Community/IDP Camp, Namtari ward Yola-south Adamawa State, Nigeria
INTRODUCTION Humanitarian projects, although addressing protection needs and aiming for durable solutions for the crisis and conflict-affected communities, can result in adverse environmental...