Publications
Recommendations on the development of modular training programme for junior, middle and senior management staff of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine involved in responding to emergencies with hazardous chemical, radioactive and biological substances
Publishing date: 8 February 2022
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Disaster risk reduction, Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Accidents with hazardous substances are fast-paced and difficult to control; they can have far-reaching and dramatic consequences for people and the environment. High professional qualities of the first-responders are critical to avoid environmental damage and save lives. This publication provides
The Artery of Eastern Ukraine
Publishing date: 29 December 2021
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Disaster risk reduction, Environmental activities, Environmental good governance, Water management
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The report is an adapted summary of materials prepared within the programme of measures for the Don river basin. The publication consists of two parts. The first one provides an overview of main water issues, namely the water pollution, groundwater depletion, the impact of climate change on the state of water resources and the aspects related to the armed conflict in the region. The second part summaries suggested measures for improving the state of water resources and presents them as a long and short lists according to the implementation priorities.
E-learning on Gender Mainstreaming in Water Governance
Publishing date: 22 November 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
What we do: Environmental activities, Gender equality, Water management
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The e-learning “Gender Mainstreaming in Water Governance” is based on the guidance document “Gender Mainstreaming in Water Governance in Central Asia” and aims to provide a preliminary introduction to gender mainstreaming in water governance in an engaging manner. The course results particularly
Updated Guidelines on Gender Mainstreaming in Aarhus Centres Activities
Publishing date: 21 September 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The purpose of the “ Gender mainstreaming in OSCE Aarhus Activities ” guidelines is to assist AarhusCentre staff and Aarhus stakeholders to effectively integrate a gender perspective into their work andto realize national and international commitments on gender equality, strengthening good
An illustrated guide of the ESPOO Convention and its Protocol in a cartoon format
Publishing date: 1 June 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
What we do: Environmental activities, Environmental good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The OSCE supports the implementation of the UNECE Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context (Espoo Convention) and its Protocol on Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA Protocol) through joint capacity building activities in close collaboration with the UNECE Secretariat, and also through the role that the OSCE-supported Aarhus Centres can play in promoting public participation under environmental assessment procedures.
Review of the Current State of Tailing Storage Facilities in Donetsk and Luhansk Oblasts. Summary
Publishing date: 12 May 2021
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Disaster risk reduction, Environmental activities, Hazardous waste management, Water management
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The summary includes a brief overview of technical reports on the outcomes of review of the current state of selected industrial waste storage facilities in the Siverskyi Donets river basin in Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, conducted in 2020. It complements the efforts to analyze the state of
OSCE Economic and Environmental Dimension Commitments: Reference Manual 2020
Publishing date: 15 March 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities, OSCE Secretariat
What we do: Economic activities, Environmental activities
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. The compilation is organized according to major meetings of the OSCE policy-making bodies. 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.
Handbook on Environmental Law Implementation: Case Studies
Publishing date: 11 March 2021
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
What we do: Environmental activities, Environmental good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The publication on implementation of environmental law contains case studies and is available in Serbian language only.
The Environmental Sustainability Strategy of the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine
Publishing date: 26 February 2021
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Environmental activities, Environmental good governance
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Environmental Sustainability Strategy of the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine is a mechanism to establish and further develop a framework for environmentally sustainable and conscious behavior of the staff and improve sustainable performance of the office. The Strategy contains a set of
GAP analysis – possibilities of economic empowerment by applying sustainable business models following the COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Serbia
Publishing date: 25 February 2021
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Serbia
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
‘The GAP analysis – possibilities of economic empowerment by applying sustainable business models following the COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Serbia’, is intended to assist policy makers and businesses to make informed decisions about transitioning to circular economy. The publication maps potential entry points for circular initiatives, based on the findings of a survey, conducted among 80 companies across the country. The GAP analysis contains an Action plan aimed at building a resilient economy by introducing regulatory, promotional, economic and institutional changes. The publication is available in Serbian language.