News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE trains local government, water user associations in southern Kyrgyzstan
Publishing date: 10 March 2012
JALAL-ABAD, Kyrgyzstan, 10 March 2012 – More efficient use of water resources and resolving potential disputes over water were the focus of a training seminar that took place today in Jalal-Abad, southern Kyrgyzstan, with the support of the OSCE Osh field office...
OSCE supports Ukraine’s efforts to adapt to climate change
Publishing date: 28 February 2012
A study on adaptation to climate change in European Union countries and how these experiences could be implemented in Ukraine was discussed by experts and central government policy makers in Kyiv on 28 February 2012...
OSCE hosts Vienna Energy Club meeting on good governance
Publishing date: 27 February 2012
Improving efficiency, accountability and transparency in the field of energy was the focus of the sixth meeting of the Vienna Energy Club, hosted by the OSCE on 27 January 2012...
Projects of OSCE-backed Green Bridge Partnership Programme discussed in Astana
Publishing date: 23 February 2012
Greening the economy and sustainable development in Kazakhstan were the focus of a two-day roundtable meeting that was held in Astana on 22 and 23 February 2012...
OSCE and UNECE launch a handbook of best practices at border crossings
Publishing date: 22 February 2012
The Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities and the Transport Division of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) presented in Vienna on 22 February, 2012 a jointly produced handbook on border crossing policies...
OSCE Office in Baku launches new call for proposals on environment and security projects
Publishing date: 7 February 2012
BAKU, 7 February 2012 – The OSCE Office in Baku today invited civil society organizations working on environment and security challenges to submit concept papers for the Civic Action for Security and Environment (CASE) small grants programme...
OSCE meeting on anti-money laundering and countering terrorism in Vienna
Publishing date: 6 February 2012
VIENNA, 6 February 2012 – The OSCE’s practical contribution to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism, and defining a strategic way forward in this area are the focus of a meeting between representatives from 56 countries which started in Vienna today...