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OSCE Mission to Moldova removed dangerous chemicals from Transdniestria
Publishing date: 2 August 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Moldova
With the financial and technical support of the OSCE Mission to Moldova, 154 tons of dangerous chemicals were safely removed, repackaged and transported from Transdniestria for incineration in Germany. The chemicals were collected from electrical sub-stations in Bender, Grigoriopol, Hirtop,
OSCE equips park authorities in protected areas to respond to landscape fires aggravated by climate change
Publishing date: 12 July 2024
Content type: News
What we do: Climate change, Environmental activities
Within the framework of the pilot initiative “Fire Resilient Protected Areas: Shar/Šara Mountains and Korab Massif Area”, the OSCE has donated fire suppression equipment to five park management authorities in the four protected areas of Korab-Koritnik, Mavrovo, Shar Mountain and Sharri/Šara during the period April-June 2024. The donation is part of OSCE initiatives to strengthen regional co-operation in tackling wildfire risks in the shared hotspot Shar/Šara Mountains and Korab Massif Area where forest fires were identified as one of the main climate-related security threats.
The OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe supports women's empowerment in the water sector
Publishing date: 26 June 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
What we do: Environmental activities, Water management
On 25-26 June 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (POiD), in close collaboration with the HELVETAS, supported the 9th Syrdarya Women Basin Forum (Forum) and the 7th Syrdarya Basin Council (Council).
OSCE concludes a regional training course for Tajikistan’s canine handlers in Khorog
Publishing date: 22 June 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
What we do: Disaster risk reduction, Environmental activities
A final three-day regional training course organized by the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe for 20 (18 men and two women) canine handlers and officers of the Search and Rescue Department of Tajikistan’s Committee of Emergency Situations and Civil Defence (CoESCD) and the K-9 Centre of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) concluded in Khorog on 22 June 2024.
Securing our future: High-Level Conference on Climate Change to convene OSCE leaders in Malta
Publishing date: 21 June 2024
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairpersonship
What we do: Climate change, Environmental activities
VALLETTA, 21 June 2024 – The OSCE Chairpersonship will host the High-Level Conference on Climate Change in Malta today. The conference, which aims to examine the security implications of the climate crisis for the OSCE area, will underscore the urgent need for collaborative efforts to address this pressing global challenge.
OSCE Mission launches joint and co-ordinated partnership between Montenegrin institutions on environmental crime
Publishing date: 5 June 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Montenegro
What we do: Environmental activities, Environmental good governance
Environmental crime is a growing challenge that requires joint action, improved co-ordination amongst state institutions and NGOs, and full awareness among private sector, the media and citizens. The OSCE Mission to Montenegro will support national stakeholders to jointly address this issue, as formation of joint working groups for environmental crime investigations has been agreed. These were conclusions from a roundtable organized by the Mission on 5 June to coincide with World Environment Day.
From mentees to mentors: OSCE trains women in energy to guide the next generation
Publishing date: 27 May 2024
Content type: News
What we do: Environmental activities
As part of its ongoing efforts to empower women in the energy transition, the OSCE organized a Training of Trainers (ToT) on how to become effective mentors. The event took place on 14 May in Tashkent, Uzbekistan and was organized in partnership with the Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition (GWNET).