Publications

This publication offers an overview of international underwater explosive ordnance (EO) contamination, highlighting its impact, current management strategies and key challenges. Through literature review, data-driven analysis, and...

The third edition of the GICHD Explosive Ordnance Guide for Ukraine is intended as a basic reference for qualified EOD operators conducting explosive ordnance risk reduction activities in Ukraine and may also be used by trained...

The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) works to reduce risks to communities stemming from explosive ordnance (EO). Guided by its four-year Strategy (2023–2026), in 2025 the Centre will continue to help...

This research sheds light on explosive ordnance contamination in border areas across the world. It presents an initial mapping of border contamination and considers the impact, challenges, and lessons learnt from ongoing efforts...

The study comprehensively maps the sustainable development outcomes of mine action activities in Iraq, using the SDGs as an analytical framework. It presents concrete examples which illustrate the impact of mine action...

This 'Mapping and Needs Analysis' of the explosive ordnance risk education (EORE) sector updates the GICHD's 2019 study, showcasing progress over the past five years. Through surveys, interviews, and desk research, the report...

Addressing discrimination and promoting gender equality and inclusion has long been a priority of the APMBC. In the Oslo Action Plan (OAP), States Parties identified gender and diversity mainstreaming as a key best practice for...

The GICHD has been supporting Ukraine since 2012. During that time, it has cultivated formal and informal partnerships with a range of national, regional and international partners. In 2019, it began providing specific support for...

Landmines, cluster munitions and other explosive ordnance threaten people every year in more than 60 countries and territories. Around the world someone is killed or injured by these weapons about every 2 hours. Survivors and...

The Fifth Review Conference of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC) will open in Siem Reap- Angkor, Cambodia, on 25 November 2024. To contribute to preparations for this event, the GICHD is launching a series of issue...