How can the world rid itself of landmines?
There has been much progress and lots of learning but we know there is no silver bullet and no one-size-fits-all template.
We have published two new papers that offer some important considerations and reflections ahead of the Fifth Review Conference of the Mine Ban Treaty in Siem Reap.
This paper highlights considerations and complexities for States Parties aiming to fulfil their obligations under Article 5 of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC).
It discusses the lessons learned and challenges faced by countries at every stage on the pathway to completion, from States Parties at the earliest stages of addressing mine contamination and its impact, to those with substantial contamination remaining, those close to completion, and finally states which have already declared fulfilment of their obligations under Article 5.
This paper offers reflections on the potential scope and application of a voluntary multi-donor fund in support of implementation of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC). It aims to contribute to the ongoing dialogue in advance of the Fifth Review Conference, chaired by Cambodia and to be held in Siem Reap-Angkor in November 2024.
In 25 years since its entry into force, the APMBC has provided a framework for reducing suffering and preventing future suffering caused by anti-personnel landmines and established a global norm that stigmatises the use, stockpiling, production, and transfer of these inhumane weapons. As we gather to reflect on progress, we must also confront persistent challenges. The paper proposes some broad principles, followed by analysis of the specific areas that such a fund should address.
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