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Secretariat - Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities

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As part of its comprehensive approach to security, the OSCE is concerned with economic and environmental matters, recognizing that co-operation in these areas can contribute to peace, prosperity and stability.

Press releases

Albanian, Montenegrin authorities study Austrian sustainable energy practices on OSCE visit

A biomass combined heat and power plant at the European Center for Renewable Energy in Gussing, Austria, 5 June 2007. The OSCE works to secure peace and stability by enhancing the sustainable use of natural resources. (OSCE/Martina Gadotti)

VIENNA, 18 April 2008 - Integrated waste management systems and renewable energy technologies used in Austria were the focus of a study trip for 14 representatives of municipal and central authorities from Albania and Montenegro this week...

OSCE workshop in Baku to focus on cross-border environmental security concerns

BAKU, 9 April 2008 - Representatives from the Azerbaijani government and civil society will discuss the integration of environment and security considerations into national policy and planning at a workshop organized by ENVSEC in Baku tomorrow...

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Features

OSCE puts the spotlight on water management at World Water Week

The Dniester River project on transboundary co-operation and sustainable management is just one of several such projects supported by the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities. (Valeriu Rusu/NGO Habitat)

The OSCE, which this year has focused strongly on water resources it sees as key to regional security, will present its experiences at a seminar during the World Water Week in Stockholm from 12 to 18 August.

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The OSCE seeks to identify and address economic and environmental threats to security. (OSCE)

The OSCE seeks to identify and address economic and environmental threats to security. (OSCE)