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