Addressing Ukraine’s Asbestos Crisis
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has devastated urban areas, forcing millions to flee their homes. While the immediate impact of the war is evident, a secondary environmental disaster looms on the horizon: widespread asbestos contamination. This long-term health hazard poses significant risks to residents and future reconstruction efforts.
As Ukraine grapples with the pressing needs of war, it is crucial to address the asbestos threat now to prevent a future public health crisis. The destruction of buildings has released millions of tons of asbestos-contaminated rubble, creating an unprecedented environmental challenge.
Remote Sensing Structural Damage Assessment to determine probable Shelter Needs in the Gaza Strip
Remote Sensing Structural Damage Assessment to determine probable Shelter Needs in the Gaza Strip
The technical bulletin presented in this report provides an estimate of the structural damage and shelter needs in the Gaza Strip based on remote sensing data. The report describes the apparent levels of damage in multiple cities, along with a summary of the common building typologies across the area. Color-coded damage maps outline the areas and levels of damage across the region, while pie charts provide a breakdown of probable damage severity. A range of publicly available open-source data, such as UNOSAT, OpenStreetMap, and LandScan Global, were used in this assessment report.