A mission report covering the aftermath and disaster waste management of the two devastating hurricanes that struck the Caribbean islands in September 2017. Read More
Key Resource
2017 Environment and Emergencies Forum Chair’s Summary
Communication Material
The Chair's Summary from the 2017 Environment and Emergencies Forum (EEF) global event, where actors connect and act to minimize human impacts from disasters and conflicts, while strengthening resilience to environmental shocks. Read More
Additional Resource
UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit Mission Report – 2017 Sierra Leone Floods and Landslides
Mission Report
This report by a UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit expert identifies and assesses secondary environment hazards and impacts during serious floods in Sierra Leone in 2017. Read More
Additional Resource
IChemE – Loss Prevention Bulletin
Case Study
The Loss Prevention Bulletin (LPB) provided by the Institute of Chemical Engineers, publishing bimonthly case studies sharing industry experience on industrial hazards and accidents. Read More
Additional Resource
IOMC – Toolbox for Decision Making In Chemicals Management
Tool
The IOMC Internet-based Toolbox for Decision Making in Chemicals Management (IOMC Toolbox) aims at providing assistance to countries who wish to address specific national issues regarding chemicals management. Read More
Additional Resource
Armenia, Chemical Fire – FEAT used to assess damages of chemical fire in Armenia
Mission Report
Chemical risks assessment highlighting risks and prevention measures following a chemical fire in Armenia. Read More
Additional Resource
UNDAC – Environmental Expert Support Mission – Peru 2017
Mission Report
Mission Report from UNDAC Environmental Expert Support Mission following a flooding emergency in Peru in 2017. Read More
Key Resource
Terms of Reference (ToR) Environmental Field Advisor
Policy Document
The Terms of Reference for Environmental Field Advisors describe the main tasks of a deployed Environmental Field Advisor. Read More
Additional Resource
Terms of Reference (ToR) Environmental Expert in Emergencies
Policy Document
The Terms of Reference for Environmental Experts in Emergencies describe the main tasks of a deployed Environmental Expert in a humanitarian setting. Read More
Additional Resource
MOOC – Online Course on Disasters and Ecosystems
Tool
This massive online course aims to enhance knowledge on tackling complex issues such as resilience, transformation, sustainable development, ecosystem management, disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation. Read More
Additional Resource
The Inter-Agency Coordination Group Brochure on Industrial and Chemical Accidents
Communication Material
This brochure presents the specific work of international organizations and institutions regarding the prevention, preparedness and response to chemical and industrial accidents. Read More
Additional Resource
Wetlands International – Water Shocks: Wetlands and Human Migration in the Sahel
Report / Study
A Wetlands International report on the situation of wetlands and human migration in the Sahel. Read More
