Aarhus Centres: Making a difference

Environment and security are linked. Environmental degradation and competition over natural resources can lead to tensions. Environmental co-operation, on the other hand, can build trust and confidence. The Aarhus Centres provide platforms to engage citizens, governments and the private sector in a dialogue on environmental challenges. Access to information, public participation in environmental decision-making and access to justice in environmental matters are the pillars of the 1998 Aarhus Convention. They are also the basis for the work of the 60 Aarhus Centres operating in 14 countries in the OSCE area.