News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE and Ministry of Preschool Education introduce an innovative environmental education programme in Uzbekistan
Publishing date: 17 June 2022
The OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan continues to support the integration of environmental education into the pre-school curriculum throughout the country. On 16 June 2022, the Project Co-ordinator jointly with the Ministry of Preschool Education and the Innovative Center for Information and Pedagogical Technologies organized a national high-level conference to present the programme on environmental education “Earth is Our Common Home” for preschool educational institutions.
OSCE-supported platform highlights environmental risks stemming from war in Ukraine
Publishing date: 16 June 2022
Data and analysis on nearly 5000 incidents of war-related damages in Ukraine show that 92 industrial facilities in the high or very high environmental risk category were affected.
OSCE promotes digitalization of water sector in Turkmenistan
Publishing date: 15 June 2022
An OSCE-organized online seminar on international experience in the modernization of water sector through the implementation of digital systems took place from 14 to 15 June 2022. The two-day event analysed global trends, policies and strategies in this area, and facilitated a discussion of further
OSCE supports Uzbekistan in fostering sustainable green development
Publishing date: 2 June 2022
On 30 May 2022, the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Uzbekistan (PCUz) in co-operation with the Ministry of Preschool Education, the Ministry of Sports Development and the Cycling Federation organized a cycling marathon in Samarkand to promote sustainable green development and improve environmental awareness.
OSCE and IPER launch first women in port management training for Caspian and Black Sea ports
Publishing date: 31 May 2022
On 30 May 2022, women professionals from Black and Caspian Sea ports joined the first online session of the OSCE-IPER Women in Port Management training course to strengthen their professional skills and advance their careers in the logistics and maritime sectors.
International experience of accession to and implementation of the Espoo Convention focus of an OSCE-organized seminar in Turkmenistan
Publishing date: 31 May 2022
A two-day online seminar on international experiences and best practices of the OSCE participating States in accession to and implementation of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Espoo Convention was held from 30 to 31 May 2022. The seminar brought together representatives
Improving co-operation on climate change critical to advance common security- OSCE Mediterranean Partners for Co-operation Group meeting
Publishing date: 30 May 2022
VIENNA, 30 May 2022 – Participants emphasised the essential need for co-operation to tackle rapidly intensifying climate-related challenges and risks, and build a more resilient and sustainable future at the OSCE Mediterranean Partners for Co-operation Group meeting that took place in Vienna today.