MINSK, 25 April 2016 – OSCE’s engagement in the environmental sphere contribute to sustainable development – mapping of radiation risks, wildfire containment and co-operation between Aarhus Centres – in areas affected by the Chernobyl nuclear tragedy, said Co-ordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities Yurdakul Yigitguden at an international conference in Minsk today marking 30 years since the disaster.
“Chernobyl will continue to have an important place on the agenda of OSCE activities in Eastern Europe,” he said. “Chernobyl has demonstrated how important it is for the international community to co-operate in addressing the risks and consequences of devastating disasters. …read more
Source: OSCE