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Environmental Impact Assessment and Related Capacity Building in West Asia Countries Affected by Conflicts
Conduct post-conflict environmental assessments in 5 countries. Provide regional and national training workshops on assessments. Support establishing an environment rehabilitation centre. Assess cost of environmental degradation from Syrian crisis.
Partners
UNEP ROWA
Region / Country
West Asia – Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Yemen
Objectives
- Improve capacity of regional and national stakeholders on environmental assessments and response in post-conflict situations.
Timeline
From – To 2019 – 2020
Outcomes
- Post-conflict assessment reports for 5 countries
- At least 5 training workshops
- Project document to establish environment rehabilitation centre
- Assessment of cost of environmental degradation from Syrian crisis
Publications/website/portal
Relevance to SDGS
The project’s outcomes in strengthening environmental assessment and response capacities in conflict-affected countries would support several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) including:
- SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions – by improving post-conflict response
- SDG 13 Climate Action – through incorporating environmental considerations into recovery
- SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals – via collaboration between organizations
- SDG 4 Quality Education – through training workshops