Landmines devastate lives: they claim civilian victims, especially children, and cripple communities by rendering farmland unusable, displacing families, and blocking humanitarian and development efforts. A transformative response demands climate-smart demining, cutting-edge tools like AI and drones, inclusive and gender-responsive engagement, and robust and integrated support for victims underpinned by strong UN and donor coordination.
By Dr. Dhruba Gautam May 04, 2025