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Fact Sheet 2: Ukraine Environment Considerations
Produced by the Global Shelter Cluster Environment Community of Practice. Additional support on assessing and addressing environmental issues is available by emailing the Global Shelter Cluster Environment Community of Practice at [email protected]
Read MoreFact Sheet: Ukraine Environment Considerations
Produced by the Global Shelter Cluster Environment Community of Practice. Additional support on assessing and addressing environmental issues is available by emailing the Global Shelter Cluster Environment Community of Practice at [email protected]
Read MoreSand Mining Is The Global Environmental Issue You’ve Never Heard Of
Fisheries and Aquaculture: Green Reconstruction Policy Guidelines
The document includes the following sub-sections: — Rebuilding well managed small-scale coastal fisheries.— Rebuilding a well managed commercial fisheries sector.— Rebuilding a sustainably managed aquaculture sector. DOWNLOAD HERE
Read MoreSt Jean de Sud Haiti Earthquake and Severe Weather: Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA)
We are keeping the Haitian people in our thoughts following the destruction and suffering caused by the August 2021 earthquake and Tropical Storm Grace. Here we offer a brief environmental summary of key issues to support a robust and resilient recovery and reconstruction process. Key environmental issues:— Short-term weather conditions should be monitored and plans…
Read MoreUS Army Corps of Engineers Releases International Guidelines on Natural and Nature-Based Features for Flood Risk Management
The International Guidelines on Natural and Nature-Based Features (NNBF) for Flood Risk Management will be released at a virtual international launch event on Thursday, September 16 at 11 AM EDT. The new guidelines will inform strategies to reduce flood risk and improve the resilience of coastal and inland water systems. The keynote address at the…
Read MoreThe Climate and Environment Charter for Humanitarian Organizations
The climate crisis is a humanitarian crisis, disproportionately harming the poorest and most marginalized communities. As the humanitarian impacts of climate change continue to intensify, it is more important than ever to account for climate and environmental factors during humanitarian and relief operations. To outline a roadmap for this transformative change, the International Committee of…
Read MoreAn Introduction to the Global Sand Crisis
Sand is the world’s most consumed raw material after water and an essential ingredient to our everyday lives. It is central for the construction of roads, bridges, and buildings. The material is also fundamental in the manufacturing of glass and silicon computer chips. Yet the world is facing a growing sand shortage without readily available…
Read MoreLa Soufriere Volcanic Eruption in Saint Vincent: Rapid Environmental Assessment (REA)
The Environment and Disaster Management team extends sympathies to the Vincentian people for the destruction and suffering caused by the La Soufriere volcanic eruption. We offer here a brief environmental summary of key issues to support a robust, resilient recovery and reconstruction process. Key Points— Sustainable management of volcanic ash and flood-carried rock, sand, and…
Read MoreFlood Green Guide Virtual Training for Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Pakistan
There is growing opportunity and demand for government decision-makers, water managers, and humanitarian and environmental NGOs to include natural and nature-based methods as a component of flood risk management projects. World Wildlife Fund is offering a virtual training opportunity to learn about natural and nature-based flood management and risk reduction. The course will focus on…
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