Resources
Mission reports
UNDAC mission reports provide an overview of the mission and capture the lessons. Those reports are made public and available on ReliefWeb - direct link.
Training Course Catalogue
Training courses allow OCHA to strengthen its network of partners with key tools and methodologies to carry out their functions in the field of disaster response, with a particular focus on humanitarian coordination: UNDAC (& INSARAG) Course Catalogue (2023)
Webinars
Webinar on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Emergency Response, July 10 2025:
Part 1: Webinar on AI in Emergency Response, Opening by Lucien Jaggi, OCHA
Part 2: Webinar on AI Emergency Response, Introduction by Kenny Meesters, University of Tilburg
Part 4: Webinar on AI in Emergency Response Use Case GANNET by José Cobos, Data Friendly Space
Promotional Materials
UNDAC System
This is UNDAC – The United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination System – 2025
25Y of UNDAC: 25 Years of UNDAC: Ready to go when crisis strikes
Past Mission Overviews:
UNDAC Operational Partners
UNDAC operational partners play a key role in strengthening coordination and response capacity by providing specialized services, expertise, and support during UNDAC deployments.
Videos
Check out our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@UNDACOCHA
UN Humanitarian's playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTJIIRpIQjX0hczwYX-Qlkmst8C2JeDcX&si=m96xzfL4jxX-Ufeo
UNDAC Guidance Notes
The UNDAC Policy & Guidance Notes provide a structured and accessible overview of the key principles, roles, and operational arrangements underpinning the UNDAC system. Their purpose is to clarify both the foundations and the operational expectations of international emergency response, in line with the mandate of the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
The collection is composed of several concise guidance notes, each addressing a core component of the UNDAC system, you can also find their respective French translation:
UNDAC Concept Note: outlining the purpose, structure, and operational approach of the UNDAC mechanism. [French Translation]
Terms of Reference for National and Operational Focal Points: defining the responsibilities and expected contributions of the national and operational interfaces that support the system. [French Translation]
Responsibilities of Organizations: clarifying the roles of participating agencies and entities within UNDAC operations. [French Translation]
Responsibilities of Governments: detailing the commitments and coordination responsibilities of affected and requesting states. [French Translation]
UNDAC Selection and Induction Criteria for National Members: providing standards for nomination, induction, and participation of national experts within the system. [French Translation]
UNDAC ADVISORY BOARD (AB) - Terms of Reference: spelling out details on key objectives, membership, responsibilities, chairmanship, core committee, agenda, funding and outputs.
Overview of key functions and role provided through the UNDAC system: detailing all UNDAC system’s key functions and roles (admin, data management, EMT, logistics…).
On-Site Operations Coordination Center (OSOCC) Guidelines - 5th edition (2026): defining the context and framework, and explaining the operations and the operational tools of an OSOCC.
UNDAC Brochure
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