The devastating legacy of armed conflict – often marked by the indiscriminate use of landmines, improvised explosive devices and other explosive ordnance – poses a significant humanitarian challenge. Innovation in mine action With over 25 years of experience, UNOPS has the largest operational mine action capability in the UN system.
This vast expertise has given us a head start on the development of innovative solutions. Watch to learn more. When weapons are discharged, by air or from the ground, over 10 per cent fail to explode upon impact. Instead, they remain buried, ready to explode at any minute – on roads, homes, critical infrastructure and more. These deadly remnants of war prevent safe movement and access to vital services and economic recovery, perpetuating cycles of poverty and instability.
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