Essays about: "humanitarian demining"

Found 4 essays containing the words humanitarian demining.

  1. 1. Mine Action and Triple Nexus Implementation: A study case of the Colombian Final Peace Agreement

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Luisa Vargas; [2023]
    Keywords : triple nexus; peacebuilding; post-conflict; mine action; humanitarian demining;

    Abstract : The policy debate and definition of the Triple Nexus have been largely led by the United Nations, multilateral organizations, and donors. Since the Triple Nexus concept’s proposal, the international community has struggled with operationalizing this approach. READ MORE

  3. 2. Towards a more coherent approach to peacebuilding : Mine action paving the way for ex-combatant reintegration in the case of Colombia

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Sara Kamoun; [2022]
    Keywords : Keywords: Mine action; reintegration of ex-combatants; DDR; peacebuilding; post-conflict reconstruction; community security; DDR-Mine Action nexus;

    Abstract : There is a growing awareness among researchers, policy-makers, and practitioners regarding the importance of increased coordination among numerous post-conflict peacebuilding processes and the consequent need for conceptual clarity as a precondition for coordinated, holistic peacebuilding interventions. Disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR), and Mine Action are among the very first entry points in post-conflict reconstruction, however, despite sharing similarities they form part of distinct communities of practice, and the nexus between the two remains widely unaddressed academically and in practice. READ MORE

  4. 3. Improvement of sampling system for Remote Explosive Scent Tracing

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för teknik och samhälle; Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för teknik och samhälle

    Author : Anette Uddqvist; Ida Roberthson; [2010]
    Keywords : REST; demining; area reduction; land release; sampler; handheld; rats;

    Abstract : Remote Explosives Scent Tracing (REST) is the concept of bringing the mine field to Mine Detection Dogs or Rats, instead of vice versa. This is done by collecting air or dust from minefields, and taking these samples to a laboratory environment, where they are subsequently analysed by the detection animals. READ MORE

  5. 4. Conceptual design of miniature vegetation cutter for demining activities in difficult terrain – an evaluation : Intended for the Chouf Mountains, Lebanon

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för teknik och samhälle; Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för teknik och samhälle

    Author : Emmily Sjölander; Hanna Risén; [2009]
    Keywords : Humanitarian demining; ground preparation; vegetation cutting; conceptual design;

    Abstract : A conceptual design of a miniature vegetation cutter for use in minefields in southern Lebanon has been developed and the authors have evaluated its mechanical properties focusing on the stress in welded joints using the CAD software Pro/Engineer Wildfire 4.0. READ MORE