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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...

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,...

“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...

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1/ How can I deploy as an environmental expert with the UN Environment / OCHA Joint Unit? The Joint Unit deploys environmental experts on UN emergency response missions through the Environmental...

A useful presentation provided by UNOCHA on how to deal with media presence and coverage while on mission. Some missions can be sensitive and require tact dealing with the media #EECentreResources ...

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Disasters caused by natural hazards such as earthquakes and floods often result in significant secondary environmental impacts including concerns over the integrity and risk of overflow of major...

The Terms of Reference for Sampling and Analysis Experts describe the key responsibilities and the specific background and skills of experts deployed by the UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unitduring...

The Terms of Reference for Geohazards Experts describes the required background and key responsibilities of experts deployed by the UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit during emergency response missions. ...

The Terms of Reference for Disaster Waste Management Experts describes the key responsibilities and required background and skills of disaster waste management experts deployed by the UN...

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Introduction The On-Site Operations Coordination Centre (OSOCC) is a rapid response tool that provides a platform for the coordination of international response activities in the immediate aftermath...

Introduction to the Handbook The UNDAC Field 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...

The Disaster Waste Management Guidelines for Asia Pacific, published by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment, is developed to enhance preparedness for disasters by exchanging information,...

The Environment and Humanitarian Action (EHA) Network is an informal network aiming to avoid, minimize, or mitigate environmental impacts of humanitarian action and to promote environmentally...

INTRODUCTION La réponse aux impacts environnementaux de grande échelle, aux catastrophes soudaines, aux urgences complexes ainsi qu’aux accidents industriels nécessite souvent une expertise technique...

INTRODUCCIÓN repentinos a gran escala y emergencias complejas, así como a accidentes industriales, generalmente requiere una especialización técnica que supera la capacidad del Estado afectado. A los...

INTRODUCTION The response to the environmental impacts of large scale, sudden-onset disasters and complex emergencies, as well as industrial accidents, often requires technical expertise that exceeds...