2nd Preparatory Meeting of the 25th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum

The Second Preparatory Meeting of the 25th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum dedicated to “Green Economy as catalyst for sustainable development, security and stability” will take place in Astana on 14-16 June 2017 and will focus on the following:

• Enhancing Resource Efficiency and Greening the Economy;
• Contributing to Energy Security through Renewable Energy;
• Reducing Environmental Risks and Strengthening Good Environmental Governance.

The 25th Economic and Environmental Forum is organized by the 2017 Austrian OSCE Chairmanship in co-operation with the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities (OCEEA).

The Economic and Environmental Forum is the main meeting-cycle within the Economic and Environmental Dimension of the OSCE. Its objectives are to identify needs and priorities, to raise awareness and to stimulate the political will of the 57 OSCE participating States in dealing with economic, environmental and security related challenges, to share best practices, as well as to provide a platform for dialogue with representatives of International Organizations, the business and academic communities, and civil society.

In 2017, the First Preparatory Meeting took place in Vienna/Austria on 23-24 January 2017. The Concluding Meeting is foreseen in Prague/Czech Republic in September 2017.

You can also follow the EEF activities and discussions via @OSCE Twitter account, #EEFOSCE.