Localization of Environment in Humanitarian Action
The abilities of local humanitarian responders who are facing additional challenges due to environmental and climate issues will be strengthened by providing specialized and locally contextualized trainings for integrating environmental concerns into humanitarian efforts. Ultimately, the project aims to promote localization in humanitarian work and enhance the integration of environmental factors into both humanitarian and development initiatives.
Land/Region | Thema | Periode | Budget |
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Weltweit |
Klimawandel & Umwelt
Reduktion von Katastrophenrisiken DRR
Umweltpolitik |
01.11.2023
- 30.04.2025 |
CHF 342’000
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- Local non-governmental and community-based organizations directly involved in humanitarian responses
- Relevant local governmental entities and authorities, including Local Emergency Management Authority (LEMA), National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Ministry of Environment and other national environment offices
- Development and environment organizations
- International and Multilateral Organizations
- Context-adapted training curriculums are developed and trainings delivered
- Concepts for the empowerment of local actors are developed
- “Training of Trainers” (ToT) are delivered, and training material is handed over to ToT participants
- Documentations of trainings, its achievements and potentials are disseminated with relevant entities outside the training
- United Nations Environment Programme
- UNEP/OCHA Joint Environment Unit
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Sektor nach Kategorisierung des Entwicklungshilfeekomitees der OECD DISASTER PREVENTION AND PREPAREDNESS
ALLGEMEINER UMWELTSCHUTZ
Sub-Sektor nach Kategorisierung des Entwicklungshilfeekomitees der OECD Katastrophenprävention und Katastrophenschutz
Politik und Verwaltung im Umweltschutzbereich
Unterstützungsform Projekt- und Programmbeitrag
Projektnummer 7F11252
Hintergrund | The increasing frequency and intensity of environmental and climate-related emergencies pose significant challenges to humanitarian organizations. Environmental and climate-related crises exacerbate vulnerabilities and place additional strain on already fragile humanitarian systems, necessitating a proactive and holistic approach to preparedness, resilience, and response. The environment plays a central role in a wide spectrum of humanitarian crises. It is therefore crucial to consider the environment in humanitarian contexts. However, the integration of environmental considerations into humanitarian response planning is often impeded by various obstacles, resulting in adverse impacts on multiple ecosystems. Hence, locally adapted solutions, capacity building and awareness rising for considering environment and climate aspects in humanitarian activities is crucial for preserving or restoring the basis of life for future generations. |
Ziele | The overall goal of the project is to enhance the capacity of countries facing extreme environmental or climate-related challenges, along with humanitarian crises, by integrating environmental considerations into local humanitarian action. The project seeks to empower local stakeholders in these challenging contexts with the necessary skills, knowledge, and tools to establish sustainable humanitarian responses and improve resilience and preparedness. Additionally, the project aims to create a cascading effect by enabling local actors to train others within their regions, thereby fostering a culture of effective humanitarian action and environmental sustainability. |
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Mittelfristige Wirkungen |
Outcome 1: The capacity and expertise of local actors is improved through context-specific trainings on environmental mainstreaming, and environmental mainstreaming methodologies are incorporated in their humanitarian programs. Outcome 2: Local actors and relevant stakeholders are empowered to conduct environmental mainstreaming trainings themselves. |
Resultate |
Erwartete Resultate: Resultate von früheren Phasen: There is a lack of tools, guidelines and trainings to consider environment aspects in humanitarian activities which are adapted to local contexts. Local actors often lack the capacity and/or awareness for environment considerations. |
Verantwortliche Direktion/Bundesamt |
DEZA |
Projektpartner |
Vertragspartner Organisation der Vereinten Nationen (UNO) |
Koordination mit anderen Projekten und Akteuren | Relevant projects and actors will be identified during the intervention for each selected context |
Budget | Laufende Phase Schweizer Beitrag CHF 342’000 Bereits ausgegebenes Schweizer Budget CHF 237’500 Projekttotal seit Anfangsphase Schweizer Beitrag CHF 0 Budget inklusive Projektpartner CHF 342’000 |
Projektphasen | Phase 1 01.11.2023 - 30.04.2025 (Laufende Phase) |