News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE project on green ports and connectivity, for security and economic growth in the Caspian Sea region, launched in Baku
Publishing date: 14 June 2019
On 14 June 2019 in Baku, the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities together with the Director of the Port of Baku launched the project Promoting Green Ports and Connectivity in the Caspian Sea Region...
OSCE Bratislava forum calls for stronger inter-institutional co-operation on sustainable energy, new technologies and connectivity in digital era
Publishing date: 27 May 2019
BRATISLAVA, 27 May 2019 – Sustainable energy is indispensable for growth, prosperity and security in the OSCE region. Participants of the 2nd Preparatory Meeting of the OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum (EEF) today in Bratislava called for stronger inter-institutional co-operation and an inclusive dialogue among all relevant stakeholders, focused on economic progress and security. They stressed that energy co-operation, good governance and connectivity in the digital era are key prerequisites for a successful energy transition...
Spotlight on how technological change impacts security at first 2019 OSCE economic and environmental talks
Publishing date: 28 January 2019
VIENNA, 28 January 2019 – Looking into how technological change impacts security was the focus of today’s First Preparatory Meeting of the 27th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum held in Vienna...
Energy as fuel for economic growth the focus of 2018 OSCE Mediterranean conference in Malaga
Publishing date: 25 October 2018
MALAGA, Spain, 25 October 2018 – Energy is the fuel that powers economic growth, and as such plays a vital role in the national security of each OSCE participating State and Mediterranean Partner for Co-operation, said participants at today’s opening of the OSCE Mediterranean Conference in Malaga, Spain...
Innovation and human capital development are key to making the digital transition and an opportunity for all, say participants at OSCE Forum in Prague
Publishing date: 5 September 2018
PRAGUE, 5 September 2018- Harnessing the opportunities of the digital transition while curbing its negative security implications through human capital development, is the focus of this year’s OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum which opened today in Prague...
Dialogue on future of human capital development, economic progress and security in OSCE area must involve all stakeholders, say participants at discussion in Venice
Publishing date: 24 May 2018
VENICE, Italy, 24 May 2018 – Economic progress and security in the OSCE area through innovation, human capital development and good public and corporate governance were the focus of the two-day Second Preparatory Meeting of the Economic and Environmental Forum which opened today in Venice...
Environmental and energy co-operation essential for good neighbourly relations, conclude participants at OSCE discussion in Vienna
Publishing date: 17 October 2017
VIENNA, 17 October 2017 – Co-operation on environmental and energy issues contributes to preventing tensions, building confidence and promoting good neighbourly relations in the OSCE region and therefore it must be strengthened, underlined senior officials and experts at high-level discussion taking place on 16 and 17 October in Vienna...