Environment and Conflict: OSCE assists Ukraine in preparing a response to industrial disasters in conflict-affected areas

Environment is often overlooked in conflict-related relief efforts. Heavy industries, including chemical plants in the Donbas region, have the potential to pollute large areas, affecting the lives and health of local residents. The OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine helps to take stock of risk threats in order to provide the necessary information to decision-makers to work on preventing potential disasters.

This video refers to the following products developed with the help of the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine:

• Report on Environmental Assessment and Recovery Priorities for Eastern Ukraine.
• Digital Donbas Environment Information System, created with the OSCE support.
• OSCE-supported environmental audit of industrial tailings.

Read our story to learn more: OSCE Stories, Real Lives: Ukraine

This video story was produced as part of the “OSCE Real Lives” project with financial support from the US Mission to the OSCE.