1st Preparatory Conference for the 15th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum
When
16 November 2006 (All day) - 17 November 2006 (All day)
Where
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Organized by
Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities
A village in Khujand, the only Tajik region contaminated by radioactive waste, November 2005. (OSCE/Surat Toimastov) Photo details
The First Preparatory Conference focused on land degradation and soil contamination.
The event's agenda included the following topics:
- The challenges of land degradation and soil contamination; ensuring environmental security and sustainable development;
- Sustainable use of land, agriculture and food security;
- The challenge of environmental migration;
- The impact of hazardous activities on environmental security;
- Integrated Watershed Management;
- The role of the OSCE and co-operation with other international organizations;
- Follow up to the 15th Economic and Environmental Forum
Contact:
For substantial issues:
Gabriel Leonte
Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities
Tel: +43-1 514 36 776,
Fax: +43-1 514 36 6251
E-mail: Gabriel.Leonte@osce.org
For logistical queries:
Andrea Gredler
Office of the Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities
Tel: +43-1 514 36 575,
Fax: +43-1 514 36 6251
E-mail: Andrea.Gredler@osce.org