Mine detectors are used to locate buried or concealed mines and other Explosive Ordnance, usually by indicating the presence of metal or by giving a signal when they are passed over something…
This section includes two main categories of equipment - Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Remote Operated Vehicles (ROV). UAS is used in various fields of Humanitarian Mine Action, such as…
This section includes equipment that is currently used in Humanitarian Mine Action but does not have a separate category. It includes demining tools, demining machine attachments, visual aids, mine…
Beneficiary countries and territories In 2022, the GICHD supported national authorities, international and regional organisations, and operators in 54 countries and territories. …
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…
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,…
The International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) are the framework that make mine action efforts safe, effective, and efficient, both for the people doing the work and communities they serve. For…
What is a mine? A mine is a munition designed to be placed under, on or near the ground or other surface area and to be exploded by the presence, proximity or contact of a person or vehicule and…
What are other explosive remnants of war? ERW refers to unexploded ordnance (UXO) and abandoned explosive ordnance (AXO). Ordnance is a general term that covers military weapons and ammunition (not…
