UNMAS and GICHD were pleased to host the fourth biennial Technology in Mine Action Workshop, which took place from 4 – 6 September 2012 in Geneva, Switzerland. The aim of the meeting was to gather mine action professionals to discuss and share ideas and experiences that promote efficient use of technology in mine action. The special theme for this year’s workshop was “Ammunition Safety Management and UAVs in mine action” and included presentations from a diverse group mine action authorities, UN and international organisations, operators, manufacturers and individual experts.