How UNHCR covers Age, Gender and Diversity. Provides valuable follow up information on topics indirectly related to environmental factors. Read More
Additional Resource
2018 JRP for Rohingya Humanitarian Crises
Policy Document
The Rohingya Humanitarian Crises highlights the close link between protection and environmental factors. The chapter on protection calls for protection planning that takes into account environmental factors. Read More
Additional Resource
UNISDR Background Paper on Disaster Risk Reduction as integral objective of environment related policies and plans
Report / Study
This background paper published by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) highlights the need for integrating disaster risk reduction (DRR) in environmental initiatives and policies. It promotes the synergies between DRR, land use planning, natural resource management and climate change adaptation. Read More
Additional Resource
Regional & Country Risk Profiles and GHG Emissions Fact Sheets
Case Study
Climate risk profiles summarize key climate stressors and risks most relevant to a mission's objectives. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions fact sheets provide information that may be useful in identifying climate change mitigation opportunities. Read More
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USAID: Climate Risk Management
Tool
Resouces and guidance on USAID's Climate Risk Management (CRM) approach Read More
Key Resource
OCHA: Understanding the Climate-Conflict Nexus from a Humanitarian Perspective
Policy Document
This occasional policy paper aims to improve the humanitarian sector’s understanding of the nexus between climate change and violent conflict. Read More
Key Resource
OCHA: Climate Change and Humanitarian Action: Emerging Trends and Challenges
Policy Document
OCHA Occasional Policy Brief on climate change and humanitarian action Read More
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Community-based Risk Screening Tool – Adaptation and Livelihoods (CRiSTAL)
Tool
CRiSTAL is a project-planning tool that helps users design activities that support climate adaptation at the community level. Read More
Key Resource
Rapid Environmental Assessment in Disasters (REA) Guidelines
Guideline
The Rapid Environmental Assessment Guidelines are a tool which allow for defining and prioritizing potential environmental impacts during disaster situations. Read More
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EHA Connect – Integrating Environment in Humanitarian Action
Tool
The Environment and Humanitarian Action (EHA) Connect is a tool bringing the humanitarian and environmental communities together to support environmentally sustainable disaster management. Read More
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ScienceDirect – Role of Women in Disaster Risk Governance
Report / Study
This study explores the role women play in disaster risk governance and identifies a variety of social, cultural and legal factors which may limit these roles. Read More
Key Resource
Environment and Humanitarian Action in the Age of Global Reform Agendas – Background document
Communication Material
Background documentation from the Environment and Humanitarian Action Network to the Nexus Dialogue. It outlines major humanitarian trends that will shape the future integration of environmental considerations in humanitarian action. Read More
