Publications
Gender Mainstreaming in Water Governance in Central Asia
Publishing date: 1 October 2020
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
What we do: Environmental activities, Gender equality, Water management
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The OCEEA strives to promote a gender perspective in its activities related to water governance and water diplomacy given the gender-specific impacts of water policies and the vast potential of the inclusion of gender in this field for more equitable and effective water management. The OCEEA has developed this guide to gender mainstreaming in water governance in Central Asia for the benefit of water practitioners in the region. Gender mainstreaming in water governance contributes to stability and security as it can lead to more effective policies and can work to reduce social imbalances and tension. When women and men equally decide on how to use water, decisions are better targeted and more representative of the needs of the entire population.
The OSCE Economic and Environmental Dimension: Structure and Decision-making
Publishing date: 10 March 2020
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Economic activities, Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Ecosystem Approach to Flood Risk Management and Examples of Its Application in Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine
Publishing date: 23 April 2019
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This publication reviews the ecosystem approach to flood risk management, including river restoration aspects. It also illustrates application of ecosystem approaches in the countries of Eastern Europe. Available in Russian and Romanian.
OSCE Economic and Environmental Dimension Commitments Reference Manual 2018
Publishing date: 29 October 2018
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Economic activities, Environmental activities, Good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The publication is the updated version of the Reference Manual of the OSCE Economic and Environmental Dimension Commitments, published in 2014. It contains the text of all Economic and Environmental Dimension related documents adopted at Summit and Ministerial Council levels, as well as relevant Permanent Council decisions.
Hazardous Waste Management
Publishing date: 10 April 2018
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Environmental activities, Hazardous waste management
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Hazardous waste and chemicals, if not properly managed, can have a grave impact on the environment and public health as they can contaminate water, soil and the atmosphere. The OSCE helps its participating States to effectively manage hazardous waste and chemicals and to minimize the serious security risks that they pose.
Implementation Plan for the Strategic Framework for Adaptation to Climate Change in the Dniester River Basin
Publishing date: 17 January 2018
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Climate change, Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The Implementation Plan for the Strategic Framework for Adaptation to Climate Change in the Dniester River Basin outlines mechanisms for cooperation among relevant agencies, organizations and other stakeholders in Moldova and Ukraine with the support of the international community. It also suggests possible mechanisms for attraction of funding for the practical implementation of the proposed measures. The Implementation Plan is the result of joint efforts by international experts and organizations – the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) – and many experts and organizations from Moldova and Ukraine. This publication was prepared under the Environment and Security Initiative (ENVSEC) with financial support from the Austrian Development Cooperation and the European Union Instrument for Stability.
Climate Change and Security in the South Caucasus
Publishing date: 9 November 2017
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Climate change, Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Climate Change and Security in Eastern Europe
Publishing date: 9 November 2017
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Climate change, Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Climate Change and Security in Central Asia
Publishing date: 9 November 2017
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Climate change, Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Regional Assessment- The Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Disaster Risk Reduction
Publishing date: 13 October 2017
Content type: Factsheet
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Disaster risk reduction, Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Disasters affect the security of people and nations. Their impact can cross borders and transboundary co-operation is often required to address related challenges. Climate change is expected to increase the frequency and scale of disasters. The OSCE with its comprehensive approach to security plays an important role in strengthening resilience of communities, states and regions.