Environment
Protection
Arabic
English
French
Russian
Spanish
Delivery Modality
In person
Online self-paced
Theme
Operational Capacity for Response
Facilitation of Regional/International Support
Risk-Informed Planning
Preparedness and Response Planning
Audience
Civil Society & Community-Based Organizations
Government
NDMO/Civil Protection
UN Staff
Agencies
OCHA
UNEP
Certification
Yes
Last Updated
Oct-16
The course provides an overview of the international environmental emergency response mechanisms and introduces the main actors and tools available for preparing for, and responding to, environmental emergencies. It also introduces tools and resources such as the Flash Environmental Assessment Tool and the Disaster Waste Management Guidelines, for which separate follow-up courses are available. The course is targeted to representatives of countries and organizations wishing to improve their readiness for environmental emergency response.
Learning Objectives:
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Recognize an environmental emergency
- Recognize where to seek assistance for preparedness and response to environmental emergencies
- Select appropriate emergency response tools for different situations