The enormity of the situation facing Haiti right now is consuming me. Seeing as our branch targets post-conflict and disaster situations, many colleagues worked hard this week to put together a quick response program proposal for including environmental assessments as part of the reconstruction efforts. Typically, the mentality immediately following a disaster such as this is to focus only on 'saving lives'. It is hoped the recognition that environmental concerns (leaking oil and toxic substances from the collapsed port, potential landslides from unstable ground, etc.) also have consequences for human lives is taken into account by member states at the fundraising stage. Waiting to hear how much money will be available to turn this plan into action and mobilize a team from our branch... wishing I could do more to help...
Read "UNEP to lead environmental recovery efforts in Haiti" here.
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