ISSUES AND OPTIONS: Key Information at a Glance Practical Guidance for Busy People

GREAT!! Even more to read! Shelter experts know the key issues, but in an emergency others are called upon Not re-inventing the wheel Condensing key references into a readable and accessible format – matrices, checklists, diagrams, flow-charts Will include resource pack (CD and on-line access) Feedback Partnership undertaking Integration into existing/planned training

Proposed Titles Asbestos Post-disaster response accelerates demand on asbestos Hazardous asbestos waste generated in post-tsunami response Little or no asbestos waste clean up initiated Sri Lanka’s tsunami reconstruction agency (RADA) endorsed the use of Chrysotile sheeting Indonesia: >20,000 tonnes of Chrysotile imported in price dumping General lack of awareness of asbestos – management, alternatives, disposal…

Proposed Titles Disaster Waste Massive problem in many disaster-related situations, post cyclone, earthquake, tsunami… No acceptance of recycled materials in reconstruction process Options for re-use linked to standards and market value Low awareness of value of waste materials and how value can be added Positive environmental aspects, e.g. avoid sand/ gravel mining

Other Proposed Titles Environmental risk mapping Shelter issues and Contingency Planning EIA and environmental screening mechanisms Rainwater harvesting Domestic energy conservation Environmentally sound methods of brick construction Improved charcoal-making technology Green procurement Soft engineering options in reconstruction projects Camp shelter clean-up Recycling (Bamboo as a construction material)