Improving Disaster Response by Reducing Negative Environmental Impacts : Sri Lanka Case Study ProAct Network/CARE International Shelter Centre Meeting.

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Improving Disaster Response by Reducing Negative Environmental Impacts : Sri Lanka Case Study ProAct Network/CARE International Shelter Centre Meeting 8 May 2009

Environment as a Cross-cutting Issue Environmental conditions can contribute to disaster impacts Disasters can lead to environmental damage Relief assistance can have positive or negative impacts on the environment

Rapid Assessment Shelter-Environment Issues Manikfarm Site Sri Lanka Views expressed are those of the presenter. No official support from any organization or agency is implied.

Overview Objective Methodology Identify critical shelter-related environmental issues at Manikfarm site Pilot Environment Advisor work Methodology “Off-site” assessment using informants and documents Limitations imposed by security procedures

Key Findings Numerous natural resource demands linked to meeting basic needs (rights) Problems have become more significant Issues cross Shelter-WASH sector division Solutions known Current operations overstretched Limited humanitarian space limits quick fix options 23 April 2009 Geneva Briefing

Recommendations Incorporate sustainable resource use into meeting basic needs. Policy and technical support - Environment Advisor Demonstrate solutions – managed through local capacities Proactive engagement of authorities on environmental impacts and solutions 23 April 2009 Geneva Briefing

Thank you Questions? All pictures thanks to UNOPS