News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE conducts workshop on municipal governance in Ukraine
Publishing date: 19 August 2022
Between 15 and 19 August, the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities (OCEEA) in co-operation with the Drohobych City Institute organized a workshop on the digital transformation of communities and regions of Ukraine and the sustainable development of municipalities.
OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe and Tajikistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs discuss co-operation
Publishing date: 15 August 2022
Acting Head of the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, Tea Jaliashvili met the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan, Muzaffar Huseynzoda on 12 August 2022 to discuss areas of co-operation.
Secretary General highlights role of OSCE in European unity, youth, climate crisis in first official OSCE visit to Andorra
Publishing date: 28 July 2022
ANDORRA LA VELLA, 28 July 2022- OSCE Secretary Genera Helga Maria Schmid visited Andorra on 27 July to engage in policy discussions with Andorran youth representatives and attend the closing event of the “OSCE Debating Perspectives 20-30 Roadshow.” During a lecture at the Roadshow, the Secretary General focused on the OSCE’s vital role to promote comprehensive security including the respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms. She highlighted the crucial role of youth in promoting democracy, and called for increased efforts to empower women and enable their equal participation, including in peace processes.
OSCE helps inspire Central Asian Women to kick-start Careers in the Renewable Energy Sector
Publishing date: 15 July 2022
A high-level meeting and field visit aimed to foster young women’s participation in the renewable energy sector took place in Nur-Sultan on 14 July 2022. The Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities organized the event together with the Kazakh German University.
Climate change and security in Central Asia – regional consultation launched by OSCE and adelphi
Publishing date: 14 July 2022
On 13-14 July, over 50 participants representing a wide range of government and civil society organizations from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan as well as international organizations convened in a workshop in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The initiative aimed to discuss climate change and security challenges in the region, and to identify regional co-operation opportunities and joint actions to address these challenges.
Aktau becomes first certified EcoPort in Kazakhstan with OSCE assistance
Publishing date: 12 July 2022
Aktau in Kazakhstan has become the first port in the country to receive the Ports Environmental Assessment System certification and EcoPorts status from the European Sea Ports Organization (ESPO).
Climate change and security focus of training organized by OSCE and adelphi in Bishkek
Publishing date: 12 July 2022
On 12 July 2022, students and young professionals from various academic disciplines and sectors took part in a training on Climate Change and Security in Central Asia in Bishkek. The Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities (OCEEA) and the Berlin-based think tank adelphi organized the event in partnership with the OSCE Academy and the OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek.