Publications

The goal of this study was to determine the efficiency of enforcement of environmental penalty procedures, assess gaps and develop recommendations for their stronger implementation in the future.

Research report on a fact finding survey of the Vorukh-Shurab drinking water supply system conducted within the framework of the OSCE project “Towards sustainable water usage and management in southern Kyrgyzstan” in co-operation with the Central Asia International Consulting Company (CAIConsulting).

The Guidebook is developed in 2021 within the project "Strengthening Democratic Control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Area of Interaction with Civil Society". This Guidebook is designed to provide the necessary information for leaders at all levels of military administration who

This is an analytical review of EU countries’ experience in climate-change adaptation in, as well as analysis of expected climate-change impacts for Ukraine and its vulnerabilities. The publication provides practical guidance and background information for the government of Ukraine on adaptation to climate change. Available in English and Ukrainian.

This organizational resilience Guidance Tool is designed to be used by leaders and staff of national human rights institutions (NHRIs). Drawing on the experience of NHRIs around the world, it aims to help NHRIs build and maintain long-term resilience and to respond to threats. Part I examines the importance of organizational resilience and provides advice on the areas NHRIs can focus on to strengthen the resiliency of their institutions. Part II discusses crisis management for NHRIs under threat and suggests some practical ways of responding to pressure and attacks.

This manual provides guidelines for trainers in customs and border agencies and environmental inspectorates on how to teach about the detection and prevention of illegal transboundary movement of waste, ozone-depleting substances, and rare and endangered animal and plant species. The manual also contains general recommendations on teaching and practical exercises. Each copy is accompanied by a set of photos for exercises on waste identification and a CD with a volume of information on the aforementioned topics. Available in English and Russian.

A set of cards that contains practical information on the identification and classification of hazardous waste that is most usually transported through national borders. It is intended for use by customs and border guard personnel. Not available in English.

This paper provides an overview of the existing links between disability and trafficking in human beings, how persons living with disability are affected by trafficking, and to what extent legal standards, policy frameworks, and anti-trafficking measures integrate concerns associated with disabilities. This analysis is approached from four distinct perspectives: disability as an enhanced vulnerability factor that traffickers target; disability as a feature of exploitation; disability as a result of trafficking and exploitation; and disability of trafficking survivors as a factor in accessing justice, protection, employment, health, and rehabilitation services. Finally, the paper presents a series of recommendations and potential strategies aimed at elevating awareness and prioritizing the disability dimension within efforts to combat human trafficking.

The purpose of this handbook is to provide the 57 OSCE participating States and 11 Partners for Co-operation with a reference guide on available legal tools, the latest legislative and policy trends, and pertinent measures and practices to prevent and suppress corruption. It is aimed at raising awareness of the range of international instruments available to national policymakers and anti-corruption practitioners, and assisting them in developing and implementing effective anti-corruption policies and measures, thereby reducing the possibilities for corruption, instability and transnational crime. The handbook is produced by the OSCE in collaboration with UNODC, OECD and GRECO and other partners.

Brief information of water resources situation in Central Asia, the work of International Fund for Saving Aral Sea and practical guidelines on how the water could be preserved in the agricultural sector. This handbook is not available in English.