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
Countries
NPA’s Work to Strengthen Weapons and Ammunition Management Capacity in Peru
By identifying needs, strengthening skills, and destroying obsolete and excess ammunition, NPA is helping Peru’s Armed Forces better manage their weapons stockpiles, stop illicit weapons diversion, and keep people and communities safe.
18 Nov 2025
25 Years After the War: Bajgora, Kosovo finally safe for farmers and tourists
NPA started its operations in Kosovo in 1999, and the initial project was phased out in 2001.
04 Nov 2025
Nuclear weapons and financial risk: rethinking investment exposure in an age of escalation
Nuclear weapons have never been just an ethical or security concern; they also represent a financial and systemic risk. As geopolitical tensions rise and the global arms race evolves, this becomes a more present dilemma than ever.
29 Oct 2025