CommunicationPublished on 22 July 2024

Reducing the environmental footprint of the humanitarian shelter sector

Reducing the environmental footprint of the humanitarian shelter sector

Bern — The fight against climate change is everyone's responsibility, and humanitarian workers are no exception. Through the Geneva Technical Hub, the SDC is supporting the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the design and use of sustainable, environmentally-friendly shelters. The newly launched Shelter Sustainability Assessment Tool represents an important innovation in this effort. It ensures that the need for shelter does not come at the expense of the environment.