Mine Action in Border Areas
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 to address the issue. The study explores case studies in different contexts, examining good practices and demonstrating the broader outcomes of mine action interventions in border areas. Border areas hold potential for outcomes in sustainable development, peacebuilding, and environmental protection.
The study findings highlight the importance of ensuring that border areas remain a priority for the sector and for affected States. Interstate coordination and strong partnerships can ensure safer environments in border areas and help to uphold human rights, promoting safe movement and ensuring border communities are not left behind.
Save the date
Join us at our launch of the Mine Action and Border Areas study
When: Tuesday, 3rd December, from 14.00-16.00 CET
Where: Either online or at the GICHD offices in Geneva
2024 Mapping of border contamination
This interactive map is based on research undertaken in the study on Mine action in border areas. Further information on the sources and methodology used to produce this map can be found in the study.
Key
- Border contamination
- Potential border contamination
- No border contamination
Territories have been italicised
Disclaimers:
Algeria, Tunisia, and Venezuela have declared themselves free of antipersonnel mines but are known or suspected to have explosive ordnance contamination in their border areas.
This map is for illustrative purposes and does not imply the expression of any opinion on the part of the GICHD concerning the legal status of any country or territory, or concerning the delimitation of frontiers or boundaries.