Publications

When responding to emergencies related to the spill (release) of hazardous substances, it is critical to determine the risks and threats these substances carry. Further determination of the necessary measures for response, localization, and liquidation of the consequences of an emergency depends on

This publication contains an analysis of national and international regulations governing liability for environmental damage, an assessment of environmental damage and compensation for environmental damage in comparative law and international treaties, as well as a review of legal instruments governing the protection of the environment through civil and criminal law in the Republic of Serbia. This handbook places strong emphasis on the role of public in initiating and participating in environmental criminal and civil proceedings. The Manual is intended for judges who deal with criminal and civil cases, prosecutors, law students, environmental inspectors and civil society. Available in Serbian only.

[Albanian only] Published by the OSCE Presence in Albania as part of the “Transforming the National Response to Human Trafficking in and from Albania” programme, implemented by several international and local organizations led by UNICEF Albania, and supported by the United Kingdom.

This publication explains gender equality in political life in terms of access, voice and transformation and provides guidance on how to conduct a national assessment of gender equality in political life and on how to develop a national action plan based on the findings of the assessment.

The OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine together with the State Emergency Service of Ukraine developed this set of training materials to supplement the «Recommendations on the development of modular training programme for junior, middle and senior management staff of the State Emergency Service of

The OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine together with the State Emergency Service of Ukraine developed a set of training materials to supplement the «Recommendations on the development of a modular training programme for junior, middle and senior management staff of the SES of Ukraine involved in

The OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine together with the State Emergency Service of Ukraine developed this set of training materials to supplement the «Recommendations on the development of modular training programme for junior, middle and senior management staff of the State Emergency Service of

Energy security is a precondition for economic growth and stability. Without predictable, reliable and economically sound energy supplies, regional economies cannot prosper. This is why energy security forms an important part of the OSCE’s concept of comprehensive security.

The Green Address Book is a user-friendly manual containing contacts of institutions holding information relevant for the environmental security of communities in Vojvodina when environmental rights are violated. This database contains phone and fax numbers, e-mail addresses and web sites of institutions responsible for environmental protection at municipal, provincial and national levels. The purpose of this guide is to raise public awareness of possibilities for their active engagement in resolving environmental concerns by addressing competent institutions.

Identification of chemical substance, determination of its properties and hazards is critically important during chemical emergency response. The results of the substance identification determine the series of measures to respond to an emergency and eliminate its potential consequences.