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News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE concludes training for judges on environmental issues in Kazakhstan
Publishing date: 22 June 2017
The OSCE Programme Office in Astana supported the second of two training seminars on the judicial application of environmental legislation in civil and economic cases, which was held in Astana on 22 June 2017...
Inauguration of OSCE booth at Astana Expo2017 puts importance of economic and environmental international security co-operation on centre stage
Publishing date: 17 June 2017
Vienna, 17 June 2017 – The OSCE officially joined the ranks of 22 other high-profile international organizations that are this year participating in Astana EXPO-2017 on the theme of “Future Energy” by holding an inaugural ceremony on 14 June 2017.
Greening the economy and building partnerships for security in OSCE region of critical importance, say participants at OSCE discussion in Astana
Publishing date: 15 June 2017
ASTANA, 15 June 2017 – Greening the economy and building partnerships for security in the OSCE region – transitioning to a greener, cleaner and smarter economy- is the focus of the two-day Second Preparatory Meeting of the Annual OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum, which opened today in Astana...
In visit to China, OSCE PA President Muttonen highlights areas of mutual interest, future co-operation
Publishing date: 14 June 2017
BEIJING, 13 June 2017 – As part of her ongoing efforts to promote knowledge of the OSCE and its core principles in Eastern Asia, OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Christine Muttonen, accompanied by Secretary General Roberto Montella, has held meetings this week in Beijing with representatives of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and the International Department of the Communist Party of China...
Think green when looking to the future of energy, say participants at OSCE Mediterranean Contact Group meeting in Vienna
Publishing date: 12 June 2017
VIENNA, 12 June 2017- Energy security as a precondition for economic growth and stability in times of economic and political uncertainty was the focus of the OSCE Mediterranean Contact Group meeting held today in Vienna...
OSCE supports regional summer school for young environmental leaders in Kazakhstan
Publishing date: 6 June 2017
Some 35 students from the five Central Asian countries, Afghanistan and Pakistan will attend an OSCE-supported annual summer school in Almaty from 5 June to 16 June 2017 on methods and tools for assessing and monitoring water and land resources in the Central Asian region...
OSCE PA environmental committee Chair Nilza Sena expresses disappointment over U.S. withdrawal from Paris Agreement
Publishing date: 2 June 2017
COPENHAGEN, 2 June 2017 – Nilza Sena, Portuguese Member of Parliament and Chair of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly’s economic and environmental committee, responded with deep disappointment following the announcement of the U.S. President Thursday to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement, adopted by consensus on 12 December 2015. The formal withdrawal is expected to go into effect in November 2020...