OSCE High-Level Climate Conference Highlights Cross-Border Cooperation

PeopleDiplomats ♦ Published: July 9, 2023; 19:14 ♦ (Vindobona)

Addressing climate-related challenges and security risks through enhanced cross-border cooperation took center stage at the OSCE High-Level Conference on Climate Change, held at the Hofburg in Vienna. Among those attending the conference were high-level representatives of the OSCE participating states and partners for cooperation, climate security experts and practitioners, and representatives of international organizations.

Speakers at the High-Level Conference on Climate Change providing opening remarks. / Picture: © OSCE / Micky Kroell (CC BY-ND 4.0)

The participants engaged in discussions on collaborative approaches among participating States to tackle the impact of climate change and explored ways in which the OSCE can further support these efforts. The conference also welcomed representatives from international organizations, civil society, climate security experts, and practitioners.

Secretary General Helga Maria Schmid…