Publications
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
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
Step-by-step guide on sampling during chemical emergency response
Publishing date: 17 December 2020
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Identification of chemical substance, determination of its properties and hazards is critically important during chemical emergency response. Sampling is a key part of the chemical substance identification process and therefore requires clear rules and techniques. This guide contains information on
Methodological guidelines on sampling during chemical emergency response
Publishing date: 16 December 2020
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Identification of chemical substance, determination of its properties and hazards is critically important during chemical emergency response. The results of the substance identification determine the series of measures to respond to an emergency and eliminate its potential consequences.
Donbas Tailings Storage Facilities
Publishing date: 8 July 2020
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Tailings storage facilities (TSFs) are among the high-hazard facilities that pose threat to water resources of Ukraine. These are natural or artificial earthen reservoirs used for storing liquid multi-tonne waste of various industries. This publication presents a brief overview of the research
Five Years of Fighting in Eastern Ukraine: Infographics on Environmental Aspect
Publishing date: 3 February 2020
Content type: Brochure
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
“ Five Years of Fighting in Eastern Ukraine ” is the set of infographics that demonstrate the dynamics and trends of environmental change since the onset of the armed conflict. The infographics cover seven thematic areas related to various regional environmental issues in the context of the armed
State of the Siverskyi Donets Basin and Related Risks under Military Operations. Technical Report
Publishing date: 14 May 2019
Content type: Study / report
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Environmental activities, Water management
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The report, available in English and Ukrainian, includes overview of working materials in the field of protection and use of water resources in the Siverskyi Donets river basin, prepared by experts in 2018. The report summaries the results of the studies about the state of the surface and ground
Chemical Safety manual for First Responders
Publishing date: 22 March 2018
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Civil protection and counteraction to potential chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats are of high priority and largely rely on inter-agency co-operation. This manual was written as an easy step-by-step guide for first responders responsible for tackling chemical emergencies. The manual consists of three sections: algorithm of actions including emergency zoning, decontamination practices and supporting information in section three which gives useful guidelines for rescuers during onsite operations. The best available chemical emergency response documents existing in Poland, the United Kingdom and the United States were reviewed whilst preparing the manual. Approaches outlined in this manual can be applied in emergencies of biological and radiological origin. The manual is available in Ukrainian only.
Environmental Assessment and Recovery Priorities for Eastern Ukraine
Publishing date: 13 December 2017
Content type: Guide / manual / handbook
Where we are: OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
The publication “Environmental Assessment and Recovery Priorities for Eastern Ukraine” incorporates existing information from various sources on impact and threats to the environment posed by a conflict in Eastern Ukraine. The publication highlights the main results of studies on soils, surface waters, risks from industrial enterprises and flooding of mines, and analyzes the issues of influence on the condition of forest resources, protected areas and biodiversity. The analysis elaborated recommendations for environmental recovery, prioritized as “yesterday”, “today”, “tomorrow” and “day after tomorrow”. The publication was prepared with the financial support from governments of Canada and Austria within the joint project of the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine and the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Ukraine “Assessment of Environmental Damage in Eastern Ukraine”.
Poster: ”Checking documents for prevention of smuggling ozone depleting substances”
Publishing date: 16 January 2015
Content type: Poster
Where we are: OSCE Secretariat, OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Border management, Environmental activities
Publisher: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
This poster has been developed and printed for educational purposes for border control personnel. It is implemented with the support of the government of Finland as part of an ENVSEC/OSCE project on prevention of illegal cross-border transport of hazardous waste and other cross-border environmental crimes. Available in Russian and Ukrainian languages only. For print-quality file requests please refer to Tamara.Kutonova@osce.org.