In line with objectives of Ukraine – the Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan 2024, the overall objective of the project is to mitigate the hazard from EO through survey and clearance activities to a level where people can live safely and in which economic, social, and health development can occur free from the risks and constraints imposed by landmines and ERW contamination.

The specific objective is to strengthen the resilience of local populations, internally displaced persons, and returnees affected by EO due to the armed conflict in Ukraine, whilst increasing the technical capacity of mine action actors.

Outcome 1: Land release processes are improved and accelerated through the integration of innovative survey techniques, enhancing the efficiency of identifying EO, while increasing the resilience of communities affected by EO contamination and other conflict-related risks;

Outcome 2: Tailored assistance is provided to conflict-affected people with a special focus on EO victims.

Risultati principali attesi:  

Output 1.1 NTS are conducted to support decision-making for land release prioritization by providing concrete evidence of EO contamination

Output 1.2: Local population, displaced people and returnees enhance their resilience to EO contamination and other conflict-related risks by fostering safe behaviors

Output 1.3: Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV or drones) based data collection methods are scaled-up and improved on the ground

Output 2.1: Conflict-affected populations and EO victims are identified, assessed and referred to enhance access to community-based services

Output 2.2: Tailored services and assistance are provided to conflict-affected populations with a special focus on victims of EO and persons with disabilities.