The definitions used in this policy are informed by the international mine action standards imas, relevant instruments of international humanitarian law ihl and international human rights law, as well as by relevant resolutions adopted by the united nations general assembly. Guide for the evaluation of mine action interventions ed. Each high contracting party in a position to do so shall provide assistance for the marking and clearance, removal or destruction of explosive remnants of war, and for. The latest version of each standard can be found on the internet at. Imas level 3 explosive ordnance disposal eod praedium. International mine action standards geneva international centre. The imas provide a suitable medium for informing the mine action community of existing international regulations, conventions, treaties and standards which impact on mine action, particularly those referring to basic human rights, clearance requirements, hazard marking and general safety issues. The definitions used in this policy are informed by the international mine action standards imas, relevant instruments of international humanitarian law ihl and international human rights law, as well as by relevant resolutions adopted by the united nations general. International mine action standards, or imas for short. Mine action assessment northeastern nigeria adamawa and borno states 115 november 2015 1. Demonstrate agreement and consensus in mine action community facilitate the exchange of information. Support to international mine action remains among the high priorities of eu foreign policy. The ccw, apmbc and ccm are of particular importance to mine action. The final meeting of nato tg 024 is planned for may 2003, after which a final report will be published.
International mine action standards stakeholder analysis. In july 1996, international standards for humanitarian mine clearance programmes were proposed by working groups at a conference in denmark. Photographs in the text have been provided by courtesy of danchurchaid dca, halo trust. Under the leadership of unmas, in collaboration with multiple stakeholders including, critically, impacted countries, international mine action standards. Purpose of standards provide common, agreed levels of performance in mine action. International mine action standards imas were requested by the mine action community and are produced and sponsored by the united nations mine action service unmas, with support from a variety of organisations, including the geneva international centre for humanitarian demining gichd. International mine action standards imas were requested by the mine action community and are produced and sponsored by the united nations mine action. A guide to international mine action standards the web site. Understanding landmines and mine action september 2003 prepared by robert keeley page 2 landmines and unexploded ordn ance. The geneva international centre for humanitarian demining gichd is an international organisation working in mine action. It was established by switzerland and several other countries in april 1998.
Such anassessment includes identifying affected stakeholders, the potential impacts of the planned mine and those measures which should be applied to prevent and limit negative and maximise positive outcomes. Some frequently asked questions and answers by phil bean, imas project manager, gichd. Isbn 2940369305 this project was managed by faiz paktian, head of standards and quality management f. Thus it is not possible, nor is it desirable, to establish a unique set of criteria which alone define mine action standards and guidelines. To this end, the gichd, in partnership with others, provides operational assistance, creates and disseminates knowledge, improves quality management and standards, and supports instruments of international law, all aimed at increasing the performance and professionalism of mine action. As a significant proportion of humanitarian mine action ppe is also produced in nato countries, it would seem appropriate that a common standard be adopted to ease development and production costs. International mine action standards spanish translation. Teaching giant african pouched rats to find landmines. Geneva international centre for humanitarian demining. Handbook on united nations multidimensional peacekeeping. Geneva international centre for humanitarian demining, 2000 international mine action standards imas adrian wilkinson uxo and stockpile destruction gichd study group geneva international centre for humanitarian demining, 2000 related imas imas 11. United nations interagency coordination group on mine action. Adrian wilkinson, head of technology and standards, gchd.
As defined by imas, mine action refers to activities. I am grateful to the members of the task team on inclusion of persons with disabilities in humanitarian action and its cochairs unicef, humanity and inclusion also known as handicap international and the international. Land release and mine action standards land release 08. The social and environmental standards will be applied across the whole process as well as the focus. The standards were redeveloped and renamed as international mine action standards imas with the first edition produced in october 2001. Mine action standards imas with the acronyms changed from international. The united nations policy on victim assistance in mine action. The international mine action standards imas provide guidance. They have been developed to improve safety, quality and ef.
Guidance provided by amended international mine action standards for the implementation of the antipersonnel mine ban convention1. The international mine action standards imas are the standards in force for all mine action operations. Supporting international normative frameworks on mine action. Rather, it is intended to provide field personnel who are new to the united nations, or who are being deployed to one of our multidimensional peacekeeping operations for the first time, with general background on the responsibilities of each component of our operations and how these fit together to form the whole. Revises gmaa 4 jun 2008 mine ban treaty intersessional standing committees meetings land release and mine action. I am grateful to the members of the task team on inclusion of persons with disabilities in humanitarian action and its cochairs unicef, humanity and inclusion also known as handicap international and the international disability.
The principles proposed in denmark were later developed by a working group directed by the geneva centre for humanitarian demining gichd into international mine action standards imas and the first. A guide to international mine action standards, gichd, geneva, october 2009. Disabilities in humanitarian action is a welcomed and timely step in the right direction. Apr 17, 2018 mine action requires management planning at global, national and local levels, and involves international, national, commercial, ngo and military stakeholders operating under a variety of conditions. United nations international mine action standards. The imas and the aim of the guide the imas the international mine action standards are standards issued by the united nations to guide the planning, implementation and management of mine action programmes. The standards were redeveloped and renamed as international mine action standards imas with the first edition produced in. Strategic outcomes united nations mine action team. Mine action standards nmas which can more accurately reflect specific local situations in a given country.
International standards for humanitarian demining programmes were first proposed by working groups at an international technical conference. International mine action standards imas and gender. International mine action standards geneva international. Rather, it is intended to provide field personnel who are new to the united nations, or who are being deployed to one of our multidimensional peacekeeping operations for the first time, with general background on the responsibilities of each component of our. Ian mansfield, tuesday 8 may 2001, geneva international standards for humanitarian mine clearance programmes were first proposed in july 1996 by working groups at an international conference held in copenhagen. Bauxite mine operators should assess the social, environmental and economic impacts of their activities before commencement of mining. These standards emphasize that mre should typically not be a standalone activity. International mine action standards stakeholder analysis executive summary a stakeholder analysis for the international mine action standards imas was conducted through the geneva international centre for humanitarian demining gichd between march and may 2012. Information management is central to questions of compliance with laws and standards.
Glossary of mine action terms, definitions and abbreviations. The international mine action standards imas provide guidance, establish principles and, in some cases, define international requirements and specifications. Geneva international centre for humanitarian demining data protection notice. Field operatorimas level 2 eod course praedium consulting. International mine action standards imas adrian wilkinson. Technical survey international mine action standards. Guidance provided by amended international mine action. A guide to marking and fencing in mine action programmes. The united nations has a general responsibility for enabling and encouraging the effective management of mine action programmes, including the development and maintenance of standards. Document detail international mine action standards. Foreword the national mine action standards nmas for mine action in lebanon enable the lebanon mine action center lmac to control and coordinate. Antipersonnel mine ban convention implementation support unit. The scope of these original standards has since been expanded to include the other components of mine action and to reflect changes to operational procedures, practices and norms.
Standards for such data collection should be defined by nmaas. The imas the international mine action standards are standards issued. They are designed to improve safety, efficiency and quality in mine action, and to promote a common and consistent approach to the conduct of mine action operations. Guide for the management of land release and residual contamination operations.
Imas can be adapted as national standards where the united nations, or other international body, temporarily assumes the responsibility of a mine action authority. Explore the reference documents international mine. International standards have been developed to guide the management of mre programmes. This standard provides guidance and sets out minimum requirements for technical survey so that appropriate national standards can be developed. This analysis aimed to address gaps in information regarding the. This document is a ukrainian adaptation for one of the international mine action standards imas, it provides recommendations and guidance for effective planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of risk education programs.
Develop a broad consensus for imas at a political as well as a technical level. The animal and its handlers, who are blind to mine locations, must detect every mine in a 400 square meter field containing five to seven mines with two or fewer false alarms, which are defined as. International mine action standards imas were requested by the mine action community and are produced and sponsored by the united nations mine action service. International mine action standards imas and national mine action standards nmas provide a framework to improve safety, effectiveness and ef. Geneva international centre for humanitarian demining wikipedia. Adaptation was done by the osce project coordinator in ukraine to provide assistance to the state emergency service of ukraine in enhancing its. Mine action requires management planning at global, national and local levels, and involves international, national, commercial, ngo and military stakeholders operating under a variety of conditions.
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