IEDs cause more civilian casualties globally than commercially manufactured landmines and account for nearly half of all casualties from explosive incidents. Enduring post-conflict IED…
School, food, transport – Landmines take away lives and so much more Conflicts end, but the landmines and other explosive ordnance they leave behind can be devastating and leave lasting damage. The…
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…
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,…
Contaminated countries need a wide range of support to meet the challenges posed by explosive ordnance (EO), from capacity sharing across a range of topics, through to developing tailored solutions…
The GICHD supports the timely and effective implementation of the international treaties that guide policy and practice in mine action. It does so by bringing evidence, experiences, and good…
Introduction The GICHD issue briefs and statements listed below contribute to substantive discussions in mine action and ammunition management. Follow the GICHD on social media and check back here…
Who is the toolkit for? The training is targeted for participants who already have good knowledge of EORE and are involved in the management of EORE projects. However, users may adapt the…
The Explosive Ordnance Risk Education Advisory Group (EORE AG) was launched in 2019. It provides overall guidance to the sector and identifies ways to improve the integration, effectiveness,…
