On-Site Operations Coordination Centre (OSOCC) Guidelines
Guideline
The On-Site Operations Coordination Centre (OSOCC) is a rapid response tool that provides a platform for the coordination of international response activities in a sudden onset emergency. The guidelines provide details on the set-up of an OSOCC and an associated environmental emergency cell. Read More
Key Resource
Quantifying Sustainability in the Aftermath of Natural Disasters (QSAND)
Tool
QSAND is a self-assessment tool to promote and inform sustainable approaches to relief, recovery and reconstruction after a natural disaster. Read More
Additional Resource
Case study: Philippines Coconut Timber following typhoon Haiyan
This document highlights the complex relationship between armed conflict and environmental pollution. Read More
Key Resource
Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO) – Guidance and Templates
Guideline
This guidance focuses on the preparation of the humanitarian needs overview Read More
Additional Resource
UNEP: From Conflict to Peacebuilding – The Role of Natural Resources and the Environment
Report / Study
This UNEP report discusses the key linkages between environment, conflict and peacebuilding, and provides recommendations on how these can be addressed more effectively by the international community Read More
Additional Resource
Toxic Remnants of War Network
Partner
The Toxic Remnants of War Network is a civil society network working to reduce the humanitarian and environmental impact of pollution from conflict and military activities. Read More
Additional Resource
Pax for Peace – Conflict & Environment
Partner
PAX works to document the environmental impact of new and ongoing conflicts, and to build better responses in order to reduce threats to public health and environmental risks for civilians. Read More
Additional Resource
Environmental Impact Assessments in Refugee Crises
Report / Study
A report on environmental impacts assessments in refugee crisis. Read More
Additional Resource
Groupe URD: Implications of Refugee Settlements on the Natural Environment and on Refugee and Host Community Resilience
Report / Study
A study exploring the environmental impact of forced migration in different contexts. Read More
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NRC: The Ecological Impact of Refugee/Returnee Programmes
Report / Study
An Norwegian Refugee Council evaluation report on the ecological impacts of refugee programs and actions taken to mitigate such impacts. Read More
Additional Resource
UNHCR: Refugee Operations and Environmental Management
Policy Document
Guidance by UNHCR on environmental management during refugee operations. Read More
