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OSCE supports training of the Regional Committee of Emergency Situations and Civil Defence in Khujand
Publishing date: 27 October 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
What we do: Disaster risk reduction, Environmental activities
On 25-27 October 2023, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (Office) supported the Republican Training and Methodological Centre (RTMC) of the Committee of Emergency Situations and Civil Defence (CoESCD) in the organization of a training in Khujand city.
OSCE supports the organization of the Asian Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction 2023
Publishing date: 24 October 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
What we do: Disaster risk reduction, Environmental activities
On 20 October 2023, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (Office) supported the Committee of Emergency Situations and Civil Defense in the organization of the Asian Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) 2023.
Public participation in environmental decision-making in focus at 2023 Aarhus Centres Annual Meeting
Publishing date: 19 October 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities, OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
What we do: Environmental activities
The role of Aarhus Centres in promoting public participation in environmental decision-making, transition towards green economy, and management of hazardous and toxic wastes took centre stage at the 2023 Aarhus Centres Annual Meeting, held in Dushanbe and online on 17 and 18 October.
OSCE concludes EU-funded training course on surface water rescue operations
Publishing date: 14 October 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
What we do: Disaster risk reduction, Environmental activities
On 14 October 2023, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (Office) completed a two-week training course on “Surface Water Rescue Operation” for representatives of Tajikistan’s Committee of Emergency Situations and Civil Defence (CoESCD).
OSCE trains staff of Turkmenistan’s TV channels in skills to cover environmental issues
Publishing date: 13 October 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Centre in Ashgabat
What we do: Environmental activities, Media freedom and development
An OSCE-organized training course on the production of TV programmes covering environmental issues took place from 10 to 13 October 2023 in Ashgabat. The four-day course brought together editors and camera operators from Turkmenistan’s TV channels as well as journalism instructors from three
OSCE enhances capacities for wildfire risk reduction and early warning to reduce climate vulnerabilities and strengthen resilience
Publishing date: 12 October 2023
Content type: News
What we do: Climate change, Environmental activities
Marking International Day for Disaster Reduction, the OSCE underlines the vital role of wildfire risk reduction, landscape fire management, and fire early warning in responding to the growing challenges posed by climate change.
OSCE supports the meeting of Tajikistan’s National Commission on Irrigation and Drainage
Publishing date: 10 October 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
What we do: Environmental activities, Water management
On 10 October 2023, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (Office), in co-operation with the Agency of Land Reclamation and Irrigation, conducted a one-day event dedicated to the 10th meeting of the National Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (NCID). The meeting brought together a total of 70 participants representing national and international stakeholders, members of the NCID from Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, scientific institutions, and young water professionals.