Publications
Regional Factsheets on Women in Water Management in Central Asia- Transboundary Water Resources
Publishing date: 23 June 2022
Content type: Factsheet
What we do: Water management, Environmental activities, Gender equality
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Regional Factsheets on Women in Water Management in Central Asia- Good Governance
Publishing date: 16 June 2022
Content type: Factsheet
What we do: Water management, Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Disaster Protection for All: A Gender-Responsive and Disability-Inclusive Approach to Disaster Risk Reduction
Publishing date: 19 May 2022
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Disasters and hazards are a great threat to all, whether caused by natural phenomena or humans. However, societal inequalities make some of us more vulnerable to their detrimental effects than others. Gender and disability are two factors that affect vulnerability.
Energy Security Training Courses: Virtual Centre for the Protection of Critical Energy Infrastructure
Publishing date: 21 April 2022
Content type: Brochure
What we do: Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The OSCE-Argonne National Laboratory’s e-learning course on the Protection of Critical Energy Infrastructure support energy security stakeholders from the public and private sector, academia, and civil society in improving the resilience of critical energy infrastructure from natural and manmade disasters. The course is free and open to everyone and is available in English and Russian on the OSCE E-learning Platform: https://bit.ly/3Jpp1OZ
Illustrated Infographics on Municipal Natural Capital
Publishing date: 20 April 2022
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Economic activities, Water management, Disaster risk reduction, Environmental activities, Climate change, Education, Good governance, Environmental good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This illustrated infographics is being published as part of the programme for local government and strengthening fiscal autonomy in the area of natural resources' management. Since 2021, the OSCE Presence in Albania together with the Ministry of Interior are developing the methodology for the assessment of the potential of the Municipal Natural Capital (MNC) in Albania.
Nitric Acid. Safety Rules in Emergencies
Publishing date: 20 April 2022
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine
What we do: Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Nitric acid is one of the most important products of the chemical industry. It is produced in very large quantities and is widely used both in non-ferrous metallurgy and for the production of nitrogen fertilizers, plastics, organic dyes and medicinal substances. In the case of uncontrolled release, the substance poses a major threat to human health and life.
Chlorine. Safety Rules in Emergencies
Publishing date: 15 April 2022
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine
What we do: Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Modern industry and utilities use chlorine extensively, notably as disinfectant, but also in production of paints and pharmaceuticals. In case of a spillage, it poses a significant threat to human health and life.
Mercury. Safety Rules in Emergencies
Publishing date: 15 April 2022
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine
What we do: Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Mercury is widely used in medicine, electrical appliances and metallurgy. However, mercury vapor is extremely harmful to all life forms.
Ammonia. Safety Rules in Emergencies
Publishing date: 15 April 2022
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine
What we do: Disaster risk reduction, Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Ammonia is one of the most frequently used agents in the modern chemical industry, it can be used to produce fertilizers, but also you can find it in facilities where there’s a need to store significant amounts of refrigerated food. In case of a spillage, it poses a significant threat to human health and life.
Chemical Incidents. Leaflet on Risks and Safety Measures
Publishing date: 15 April 2022
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine
What we do: Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The concept of countering chemical threats is highly relevant for Ukraine, which has a large number of high-risk chemical facilities. Potential risks are significantly higher today, when plants, enterprises and storehouses can be targeted or even accidentally damaged during hostilities. A resulting spillage (release) of hazardous chemicals poses a threat to human health, life, and to the environment. This leaflet produced by the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine provides a number of practical tips that will help civilians to recognize chemical threat, take safety measures and provide first aid in case of poisoning.