Institutional and Legal System
Adapting the institutional and legal system to incorporate environmental factors in the preparedness level
Adapting the institutional and legal system to incorporate environmental factors in the preparedness level
The Awareness and Preparedness for Emergencies at Local Level (APELL) Programme aims to reduce industrial risks at local level, raise awareness and build local capacity to respond to emergencies.
This publication by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) outlines the role of ecosystems in the reduction of natural hazard and disaster risk.
Guidance on legal and policy framework from across the world along with special reference to the Indian legal framework and disaster management guidelines…
Guidelines for the development of a national environmental contingency plan provided by UN Environment/OCHA Joint Unit (JEU).
A collection of OECD's environmental country reviews…
A collection of UNECE's environmental performance reviews…
A collection of resources on disaster and climate risk reduction by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)…
The guidance advises on the implementation of specific aspects of the Code of Conduct concerning pesticides. Specific guidelines on pesticide use, application, prevention and disposal are available.
Understanding the current and potential future environmental conditions of a region is essential for an efficient and sustainable response
Risk analysis provides a common understanding and prioritization of risks, and should include existing environmental conditions and threats
Addressing environment as part of preparedness planning lays the foundation for its integration into humanitarian action.
Communicating risks effectively to populations and communities is essential for people to be able to be better prepared and to reduce the damaging impacts of hazards.
An understanding of evolving risks is fundamental to a timely and effective response. The analysis of disaster risks informs the planning of a response, while monitoring ensures that the process is responsive to changing contexts
