Summary
Ten Guidance Notes have been developed to support organisations in integrating the Priority Actions (PAs) into their humanitarian responses. Each note translates the relevant PA into clear, practical steps: highlighting key considerations for decision-making, identifying good practices and common pitfalls, and signposting further resources for more detailed guidance.
Content
- Guidance Note 1: Conduct environmental assessments of planned interventions and integrate mitigation measures
- Guidance Note 2: Prioritise products and services with a proven lower climate and environmental footprint
- Guidance Note 3: Implement measures to significantly minimise greenhouse gas emissions from travel and transport
- Guidance Note 4: Incorporate environmentally sustainable waste management.
- Guidance Note 5: Phase out single-use plastics except where this would compromise the delivery of humanitarian assistance.
- Guidance Note 6: Avoid overexploitation and pollution of water resources and support proper waste- water management.
- Guidance Note 7: Avoid water trucking except as a last resort. If used, include a strategy to phase it out.
- Guidance Note 8: Phase out the use of fossil fuel generators where possible, reduce energy consumption and transition to renewable energy.
- Guidance Note 9: Facilitate access to sustainable and clean cooking solutions and services.
- Guidance Note 10: Support access to sustainably produced food, preferably locally produced.
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