Mine Action and Disarmament
NPA strengthens arms control capacities in Bosnia and Herzegovina through specialised police training
Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) has successfully completed specialised training under a project focused on the marking, labelling and registration of weapons, as well as the digitalisation of weapons data management systems under the authority of the Federal Police Administration (FUP).
06 Mar 2026
Mine Action and Disarmament
When the Bombs Were Gone in Maknao Noy Village
For years, Mr. Khamdan did not know that unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance teams existed. Like many villagers at the time, he handled cluster munitions himself. He dug holes, collected the items and piled them together carefully and sometime burned them with waste.
03 Mar 2026
Mine Action and Disarmament
UXO Clearance Restores Safe Farmland in Sekong Province, Laos
The danger began in 2007. While Tad was clearing land to grow rice, he discovered a bomb buried along the edge of his paddy field. “I didn’t dare touch it,” said Mr. Tad. “I only covered it with soil, marked the spot and warned my children, grandchildren and nearby villagers not to go near it. I was afraid the children might step on it and it would explode,” he recalls.
25 Feb 2026
Mine Action and Disarmament
Returning Safe Fields to Farmers in Arkhanhelske
After returning to his farm in Arkhanhelske following months of occupation, farmer Andrii found his land damaged and contaminated with explosive ordnance. With support from NPA, safe fields were returned, allowing farming to resume and livelihoods to be restored.
04 Feb 2026
Mine Action and Disarmament
Clearing the Past, Securing the Future in Southern Laos
In the hills and farmlands of southern Laos, the legacy of war remains buried just beneath the soil. For many rural communities, unexploded ordnance (UXO) is not a distant memory, but a daily threat - one that limits movement, farming, and safety.
03 Feb 2026
Request for Proposals (RFP) for Medical Assessment and Training Services in Mine Action
Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) invites proposals from interested eligible companies for provision of the Medical Assessments and Training Services in accordance with the standards described in IMAS to NPA’s Mine Action and Disarmament (MAD) programmes globally.
27 Jan 2026
Mine Action and Disarmament
Certificate of Merit to NPA Vietnam, Period 2020-2025
The Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO) selected Norwegian People’s Aid for recognition in appreciation of the organisation’s exceptional performance and meaningful contributions to the sustainable development of Vietnam during the period 2020-2025.
30 Dec 2025
Countries
Reducing Risks, Supporting Farmers
How NPA’s Non-Technical Survey Teams Make an Impact in Bilozirka Village, Ukraine
08 Dec 2025
Mine Action and Disarmament
States Parties Affirm: Ukraine’s suspension not allowed under the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention
The Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC) does not allow States Parties to suspend their obligations as it applies at all times and under any circumstances. Especially during armed conflict, the Convention is intended to protect civilians from the devastating impacts of anti-personnel mines.
08 Dec 2025
Mine Action and Disarmament
Joint Statement: General exchange of views during the 22 MSP for the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention
This joint statement is delivered on behalf of Norwegian People’s Aid, International Campaign to Ban Landmines, Mines Action Canada and Mine Action Review.
03 Dec 2025
Mine Action and Disarmament
NPA Statement on Universalization during the 22 MSP for the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention
2025 Meeting of the States Parties of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention
03 Dec 2025
Mine Action and Disarmament
New Study: Environmental and Climate Risk Assessment in Mine Action Using the Green Field Tool
Mine action takes place in some of the world’s most fragile environments that are impacted by conflict, pollution and degraded ecosystems. As the climate crisis accelerates, these vulnerabilities deepen. Rising temperatures, prolonged droughts, intense rainfall, and extreme weather events not only endanger communities but also directly affect how explosive remnants of war behave, move, and deteriorate.
02 Dec 2025