On 4 November 2026, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, in close co-operation with the State Service for Supervision of Industrial Safety and Mining Operations under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), organized the Fifth Meeting of the Interagency Working Group on the implementation of the UNECE Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents.
The meeting focused on identifying national priorities and discussing practical steps towards implementing the Convention, following Tajikistan's accession on 9 June 2026, becoming the Convention's 43rd Party.
Representatives of relevant government institutions, international organizations, scientific institutions and other stakeholders took part in the event. They discussed national challenges and priorities in industrial accident prevention, preparedness and response, tailings management safety, and the prevention of accidental water pollution.
Through expert presentations and discussions, participants explored practical approaches to implementing the Convention and strengthening national capacities for industrial accident prevention and response. They also exchanged experiences and good practices in strengthening monitoring and early warning systems and enhancing regional co-operation to address shared environmental and industrial safety challenges.
The meeting reviewed progress in implementing the IWG's 2025-2026 Work Plan and discussed priorities for its 2026-2027 activities, including strengthening institutional capacities, improving interagency co-ordination and advancing the implementation of the Convention.
A participant delivers a presentation during the Fifth Meeting of the Interagency Working Group on the implementation of the UNECE Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents, Dushanbe, 4 November 2026.
Tajikistan's accession to the Convention marks an important milestone in strengthening the country's commitment to international co-operation on industrial safety. The OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Government of Tajikistan and international partners in strengthening industrial safety, preventing industrial accidents and promoting cross-border co-operation to protect people and the environment.
