Hundreds of millions of landmines and explosives from past conflicts continue to endanger civilian lives around the world even decades after the fighting has stopped. While demining work has helped remove many of these dangerous devices over the years, the process is still painstakingly slow and risky for those involved. However, new advances in technology are bringing innovative solutions that promise to transform mine clearance efforts and make the work faster, safer and more ... Read more
Explosive remnants of war (ERW), such as landmines, unexploded ordnance, and improvised explosive devices, continue to endanger populations in areas affected by conflicts. According to the Landmine & Cluster Munition Monitor, there were over 5,500 casualties from ERW in 2019 alone. These devices deprive communities of safe access to land for agriculture, infrastructure, and other development needs long after hostilities have ended. The ... Read more
