Difficult Terrain In Mine Action

Armed conflicts continue to cause an increase in the number of casualties from explosive ordnance. Even after hostilities have ended, populations living in mine-affected areas often live with the risk posed by mines and other explosive ordnance. In order to better define hazardous areas and promote efficient, effective and safe processes and procedures, land release (including non-technical, technical survey and clearance procedures) has been developed by mine action organisations allowing populations to come back safely on their land.

Over the past few years, the issue of land release in difficult terrain has been raised in many countries around the globe, slowing down progress in meeting obligations under international treaties and conventions and resulting in a slower release of the land back to the community.