Second Preparatory Meeting of the 31st OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum
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The Second Preparatory Meeting of the 31st OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum dedicated to “Enhancing security and stability in the OSCE region through digital innovation, contributing to sustainable development and climate adaptation” will take place at the Westin Dragonara Hotel, St Julian’s, Malta on 19 and 20 June 2024 and will focus on the following topics:
- Addressing environmental hazards, disasters and degradation, including other climate change-related risks to security in the OSCE area
- Enhancing environmental protection as well as the sustainable use and management of natural resources to safeguard sustainable development and security in the OSCE area
- High-Level Panel: Addressing the economic, environmental and social impacts of climate change, which may negatively affect prosperity, stability and security in the OSCE area
The programme of the first day of the Second Preparatory Meeting of the 31st OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum will start with a Field Visit - a Climate Adaptation Best Practice Case Study - organized by the OSCE Chairpersonship of Malta 2024.
The second day of the Meeting will feature welcoming remarks, two working sessions, a high-level session and a closing session.
The Second Preparatory Meeting of the 31st OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum is organized by the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities, under the guidance of Malta’s OSCE Chairpersonship 2024.
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.
The Concluding Meeting will take place in Prague on 12-13 September 2024. You can also follow the EEF activities and discussions via @OSCE Twitter account, #EEFOSCE.