Worldwide Emerging Environmental Issues Affecting the U.S. Military. May 2007 Report
Abstract
The Economic and Environmental Forum of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), held in May 2007 in Prague focused on constructive actions that would help its 56 participating States and 11 Partners tackle environmental security threats and promote stability. OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos said: "Environmental co-operation can be an effective catalyst for reducing tensions, broadening co-operation and promotion of peace." There was consensus that environmental security should top the Organization's agenda and the parties agreed to study the implications of climate change on security, the role of environmental sustainability, and how OSCE's actions could complement other organizations' efforts. An Environmental Security Strategy for the Organization will be developed over the coming year and debated at the OSCE Ministerial Council to be held in November in Madrid. Several follow-up events to the environmental forum are planned. A resolution may be introduced in the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly to further support this governmental initiative to help insure its implementation under the next Chairman-in-Chief of the OSCE.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA528326