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The Effects Of Erw Contamination In Sri Lanka, Jennifer Dathan
The Effects Of Erw Contamination In Sri Lanka, Jennifer Dathan
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The Sri Lankan Civil War (July 1983–May 2009), between the government and the Tamil Tigers, was a conflict marked by the extensive use of explosive weapons. Predominantly affecting the majority-Tamil areas in the north and east (Tamil Eelam), the violence left deep scars upon the communities in these areas. The land is still heavily marked by the legacy of landmines, air-dropped bombs, and other explosive remnants of war (ERW).
Mitigating Adverse Environmental Impacts In Mine Action, Martin Jebens, Gianluca Maspoli
Mitigating Adverse Environmental Impacts In Mine Action, Martin Jebens, Gianluca Maspoli
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
In order to help mitigate adverse environmental impacts, this article supports the mainstreaming of environmental concerns into mine action. This is achievable by strengthening existing standards, and is motivated by two main factors.