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SARAJEVO, 7 September 2022 - The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) welcomes BiH accession to the European Union (EU) Civil Protection Mechanism. The Mechanism strengthens co-operation and solidarity on civil protection among its 27 members and 7 participating states to improve prevention, preparedness and response to natural and other disasters.

As a full member of the Mechanism, BiH will be able to more effectively co-ordinate preparedness and rescue activities with actors in country as well as with those beyond its borders. Unique access to best practice and experience of the Mechanisms members will also help BiH to develop its policies to a higher standard. With natural hazards on the rise, such policies will enable the civil protection system to function far more effectively in diminishing the consequences in times of emergency including those caused by wildfires, floods and earthquakes.

The OSCE Mission to BiH is proud to have played a part in helping BiH achieve this important milestone. Among our key initiatives, we have supported the establishment of the 112 Operational-Communication Centre within the BiH Ministry of Security and the development and updating of the Document on Disaster Risk Assessment from Natural and Other Disasters in BiH. We will continue to assist BiH with strengthening its capacity for protection and rescue and for disaster risk reduction helping save lives, the environment, this countrys rich cultural heritage, and peoples property.

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OSCE Mission to BiH welcomes BiH membership in the European Union (EU) Civil Protection Mechanism - OSCE