Mine action
Since the end of World War II over 75 million landmines have been deployed, including more than 65 million since 1980. However many countries are still not free from the physical and socio-economic threats that landmines pose.
In 1999 the United Nations invited Cranfield to assess the international landmine situation and propose options for delivering appropriate, effective and affordable training to national managers. As a result, the University developed a strategy to help mine-affected countries build their own resilient national capabilities and reduce their dependence on international demining organisations.
Eight years later and Cranfield has become the vanguard of these developments through its educational and training programmes. To date, Cranfield has delivered training to over 1,000 managers from 68 countries including Afghanistan, Angola, Cambodia and Iraq.
In addition to training courses, Cranfield also provides leadership in other aspects of mine clearance including technology management courses, testing and evaluation of metal mine detectors, ground penetrating radar and personal protective equipment.
For further information please go to The Resilience Centre.
Key academic contacts:
- Smith, Professor Hazel. Professor of Resilience and Security
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