News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE Field Operations and other OSCE Executive Structures trained on climate change and security
Publishing date: 28 November 2022
On 23 and 24 November 2022, 40 representatives from the OSCE Field Operations and other OSCE Executive Structures gathered in Istanbul to participate in a climate change and security training organized by the Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities and the Berlin-based think tank, adelphi.
Sustainable development and gender responsive budgeting focus of two OSCE-supported workshops with parliamentary staff in Montenegro
Publishing date: 24 November 2022
The OSCE Mission to Montenegro continued its cooperation with Parliament in providing specialized workshops to their staff on environmental protection and gender responsive budgeting.
OSCE meeting reviews the implementation of commitments on women’s participation in the economic sphere and decision-making processes
Publishing date: 15 November 2022
Vienna, 15 November – The development of women’s entrepreneurial skills and equal opportunity for participation in the labour market, the effective participation of women in decision-making processes in the economic and environmental spheres and enhancing women’s leadership role in the OSCE region were among the themes discussed yesterdayat the OSCE’s Economic and Environmental Dimension Implementation Meeting (EEDIM).
Climate resilience, nature conservation and security in the Shar/Šara Mountains and Korab Massif area focus of workshop organized by OSCE and adelphi
Publishing date: 3 November 2022
On 2 and 3 November 2022, over 70 participants representing a diverse group of stakeholders from the four protected areas of Korab-Koritnik, Mavrovo, Shar Mountain and Sharri/Šara convened for a workshop in Mavrovo, North Macedonia, to discuss a shared vision to reduce climate-related security risks and identify joint projects and co-operation formats.
OSCE promotes green energy diplomacy in Turkmenistan
Publishing date: 27 October 2022
Some thirty students and teachers of the Turkmen State Energy Institute in Mary participated in an OSCE-organized seminar on green energy diplomacy that took place on 26 and 27 October 2022. The OSCE Centre in Ashgabat organized the two-day event to discuss various aspects of renewable energy
OSCE hosts 2022 Aarhus Centres Annual Meeting
Publishing date: 20 October 2022
The 2022 Aarhus Centres Annual Meeting was held in Vienna and online on 19 and 20 October 2022. The meeting focused on the role of Aarhus Centres in strengthening peace and security, their new Strategy and Action Plan, and on the contribution of the Centres to sustainable development.
Technological innovation and transition to green energy crucial for sustainable economic recovery after pandemic – OSCE 2022 Forum in Prague
Publishing date: 9 September 2022
PRAGUE, 9 September 2022 – Expanding the use of green technologies, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and energy diversification are vital to security, stability and post Covid-19 sustainable economic recovery across the OSCE region, said participants of the concluding meeting of the 30th Economic and Environmental Forum (EEF) of the OSCE in Prague. The forum focused on promoting security and stability in the OSCE area through sustainable economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.