In the mine action sector, as in so many others, efficiency is a central concern in operations. Efficiency in mine action is defined as a measure of how economically resources/inputs (funds,…
The International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) are the framework that make mine action efforts safe, effective, and efficient, both for the people doing the work and communities they serve. For…
What is a mine? A mine is a munition designed to be placed under, on or near the ground or other surface area and to be exploded by the presence, proximity or contact of a person or vehicule and…
What are other explosive remnants of war? ERW refers to unexploded ordnance (UXO) and abandoned explosive ordnance (AXO). Ordnance is a general term that covers military weapons and ammunition (not…
There is an increase in interest to fund Mine Action activities and projects which mainstream gender and diversity as well as promote equality and inclusion. The resources featured here showcase…
Clearance of landmines and Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) is a challenging, time-consuming and expensive activity utilizing manual deminers and the support of Animal Detection Systems (ADS),…
Land Release uses an evidence-based approach to more accurately differentiate between those areas that require clearance and those areas that do not. The process of gathering evidence…
What are cluster munitions? A cluster munition is a conventional munition that is designed to release multiple explosive submunitions (in some cases called ‘bomblets’) over a large area. The general…
Conventional Ammunition: Accidental Explosions and Diversion from State Stockpiles Ageing, unstable and excess conventional ammunition stockpiles pose the dual risk of accidental explosion and…
