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OSCE workshop kicks off work on building climate-resilient energy systems across four OSCE regions
Publishing date: 17 May 2024
Content type: News
What we do: Environmental activities
Climate change poses significant challenges for energy systems across the OSCE area. To help decision-makers and energy stakeholders build resilience, on 8 and 9 May 2024 in Vienna, the OSCE hosted the workshop “Building Climate-Resilient Energy Systems in the OSCE region”. Gathering over 50 experts from 12 different countries representing Central Asia, Eastern Europe, South-Eastern Europe, and the Mediterranean, the workshop served as a platform to present the findings of the report assessing climate change risks to energy sectors and preparedness levels of the beneficiary countries, and to jointly identify ways forward.
Empowering Change: OSCE Workshop sets the stage for a just and inclusive energy transition in Central Asia
Publishing date: 15 May 2024
Content type: News
What we do: Environmental activities
In recent years, all Central Asian countries have set ambitious targets for renewable energy deployment and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Meeting these commitments in a sustainable and resilient manner will require efforts to ensure that the transition meets the needs of all segments of society, substantial investment in workforce development, particularly in renewable energy education and training, and increased participation of women in the field.
OSCE donates IT equipment to Tajikistan’s Ministry of Health and Social Protection of Population
Publishing date: 15 May 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
What we do: Environmental activities, Water management
On 15 May 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (POiD) donated IT equipment to Tajikistan’s Ministry of Health and Social Protection of Population.
OSCE supports inter-institutional working group meeting on tailings safety
Publishing date: 15 May 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe
What we do: Environmental activities, Water management
On 15 May 2024, a working group meeting on tailings safety and water pollution prevention took place in Dushanbe.
OSCE Stimulates Regional Growth in the Kyrgyz Republic Through Development of Municipal Enterprise Guide
Publishing date: 7 May 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
The OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek supported the development of a methodological guide titled "Organization of Activities of a Municipal Enterprise" as part of its efforts in advancing regional development in the Kyrgyz Republic. This initiative was made possible through collaboration with the State Agency for Public Service and Local Self-Governance Affairs (SAPS-LSGA).
OSCE donates firefighting equipment for protected areas in Albania
Publishing date: 3 May 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
The Acting Head of the OSCE Presence in Albania, Clarisse Pasztory, handed over forest fire equipment to the regional agencies of protected areas of Kukës and Dibra, at an event in Peshkopi, on 3 May 2024. “The preservation of protected areas, such as Korab-Koritnik is a joint aim and commitment.
With OSCE support, Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency provides firefighting training to instructors from Armed Forces of Montenegro
Publishing date: 19 April 2024
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Montenegro
What we do: Disaster risk reduction, Environmental activities
The fire protection unit in the Army of Montenegro has been richer for eight firefighting instructors, after an intensive instructors training that took place from 8 to 19 April in Sweden, with the support of the OSCE Mission to Montenegro and the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency.