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OSCE supports roundtable discussion on public participation in environmental decision-making process

Roundtable

Date:
Location:
Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan
Organized by:
OSCE Programme Office in Astana and Eastern Kazakhstan Aarhus Centre
Source:
OSCE Programme Office in Astana
Fields of work:
Environmental activities

About

A roundtable discussion on the challenges in involving public participation in the decision-making process on environmental matters of the Eastern Kazakhstan region will be held for some 30 representatives of the government and the private and non-governmental sectors. The event will focus on existing challenges in co-operation among all stakeholders in addressing environmental protection issues in the Eastern Kazakhstan region, increasing the role of the public in the environmental decision-making process, raising awareness of Aarhus Convention principles and introducing the Pollutant Release and Transfer Register in the region.

The event is part of the Office’s longstanding efforts to advance international standards of the Aarhus Convention in Kazakhstan.