Security and Co-operation in Europe
Critical minerals, policy, and the energy transition
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is the world's largest regional security organization, established in 1975 during the Cold War era as the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe (CSCE). It was initially created to foster dialogue and build trust between the Eastern and Western blocs. Headquartered in Vienna, Austria, the OSCE comprises 57 participating states from Europe, North America, and Asia, encompassing diverse political, cultural, and economic contexts. The OSCE's mission is to ensure stability, peace, and democracy across its member states through a comprehensive approach to security that includes politico-military, economic, environmental, and human dimensions. The organisation addresses various issues such as conflict prevention, crisis management, arms control, human rights, democratisation, and election monitoring. Notable for its consensus-based decision-making process, the OSCE promotes cooperative and inclusive dialogue among its member states. By deploying field missions and special monitoring operations, the OSCE plays a crucial role in conflict resolution and post-conflict rehabilitation, aiming to create lasting regional security and cooperation.
North America OSCE members
Central Asia OSCE members
Europe OSCE members
Suspended OSCE members
Meet the Critical Minerals team
Trusted advice from a dedicated team of experts.
Henk de Hoop
Chief Executive Officer
Beresford Clarke
Managing Director: Technical & Research
Jamie Underwood
Principal Consultant
Ismet Soyocak
ESG & Critical Minerals Lead
Rj Coetzee
Senior Market Analyst: Battery Materials and Technologies
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