UNCBD Voluntary guidelines for the design and effective implementation of ecosystem-based approaches to climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction
Guideline
UN Convention on Biodiversity comprehensive guidelines for the design and effective implementation of ecosystem-based approaches to climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction, including opportunities for the humanitarian sector Read More
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Ten tips how humanitarians can protect the environment
Communication Material
On World Humanitarian Day 2018, UN Environment published an overview of key environmental considerations for humanitarian action. Read More
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UNDP Climate and Disaster Resilience
Communication Material
A collection of resources on disaster and climate risk reduction by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Read More
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UN Habitat: SHERPA for Sustainable Housing Projects
Tool
UN Habitat SHERPA is an easy to use self-evaluation tool for actors involved in the planning, design, construction and assessment of housing projects. SHERPA assesses housing projects, helping to improve sustainability across site selection, the design process, as well as the life cycle and recyclability of building materials used. Read More
Key Resource
IUCN: Integrating Environmental Safeguards into Flood Relief, Response and Recovery
Guideline
Guidance on the integration of environmental safeguards into flood response and recovery by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Read More
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European Commission, Public Risk Perception and Environmental Policy
Report / Study
This brief published by the European Commission examines how the differences in perception between the public and the experts should be accounted for in risk management practices. Read More
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UNHCR Environmental Guidelines
Guideline
Key environmental considerations in UNHCR's operations Read More
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UN / Groupe URD Training Toolkit on Humanitarian Crisis and Environmental Impacts
Training Material
This UN Environment Programme / Groupe URD training toolkit is designed to assist humanitarian actors with the integration of environmental considerations into their policy development, planning, programme design and operational activities. Read More
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DFID: Mainstreaming the Environment into Humanitarian Response: An Exploration of Opportunities and Issues
Report / Study
This paper prepared by Environmental Resources Management Limited for DFID explores the opportunities and issues associated with mainstreaming the environment into humanitarian response activities. Read More
Key Resource
Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies: Minimum Standards Handbook
Guideline
The INEE Minimum Standards Handbook is the only global tool that articulates the minimum level of educational quality and access in emergencies through to recovery. The environment is addressed throughout the publication. Read More
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USAID Sector Environmental Guidelines: Primary and Secondary Day Schools
Guideline
Guidelines for environmentally sound design and management of schools. Read More
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UNESCO Guidebook for planning education in emergencies and reconstruction
Guideline
Guidelines to provide an educational response in emergency and reconstruction settings. Chapter 4.4 focuses on environmental education in emergencies. Read More
