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Underwater Explosive Ordnance
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...
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Explosive Ordnance Guide for Ukraine - Third Edition
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...
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The Humanitarian and Developmental Impact of Anti-Vehicle Mines
Anti-vehicle mines (AVMs) are as indiscriminate as anti-personnel mines (APMs) and constitute the source of many casualties. As the international community explores the possible options for further legal regulation of AVMs, there...
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The Maputo Review Conference Outcome Document
A valuable reference manual about the Convention has been released by the Implementation Support Unit (ISU), thanks to funding provided by the European Union.The brochure serves as a valuable reference tool, as it contains the...
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Doing no harm? Mine action and land issues in Cambodia
This report includes recommendations that seek to build upon good practice and strengthen systems and processes to ensure mine action efforts not only do no harm, but also bring the maximum possible benefits to beneficiary...
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Assessment of Mozambique's National Capacities to Manage Residual Contamination
Mozambique is committed to having completed implementation of its mine clearance obligations under Article 5 of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC) by 1 January 2015. This will, for the most part, marks the end of...
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Environmental risks of remnants of conflict: How to 'do no harm' in mine action
One of the core objectives of mine action is the safe removal and destruction of the remnants of conflict in order to make land safe and accessible, thereby contributing to sustainable development. However, the methods used by...
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'Do no harm' and mine action: Protecting the environment while removing the remnants of conflict
In times of armed conflict, the environment might be targeted deliberately to reach military or political goals. However, most of the environmental damage resulting directly or indirectly from armed conflict can be understood as...
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Quick start guide to strategic planning in mine action
This aide memoire sets out the main principles of strategic planning for mine action described in the Guide to Strategic Planning for Mine Action. Strategic planners should familiarise themselves with the content of the main Guide...
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Land Release Liability
Who should be responsible for any adverse events after clearance? The process of transferring liability from an operator to the state seems biased due to an inherent conflict of interest.
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Guide to strategic planning in mine action
Based on key findings from the six country case studies, the GICHD drafted a Guide and a Quick Start Guide on Strategic Planning in Mine Action.
The Guide to Strategic Planning in Mine Action presents the key aspects of the...
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External Evaluation of the GICHD, 2010-2013
The evaluation assesses aspects of the corporate and strategic governance of the Centres. It covers the period of 2010–2013 and the year 2014 is outside of the evaluation scope. The report comments on the ongoing and planned...
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