IED/EFP's have claimed roughly 4000 lives since the beginning of operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. With a rough estimate of about 3000 IED attacks per month, these weapons have come to highlight the face of ongoing operations. In order to defeat this threat, recognizing and understanding how it has developed and where it can further develop is key. In order to present the most recent information in a non-classified setting, this event is open to US Citizens only.

Molecular and odour detection plays an increasing role in the discovery and identification of hazardous, alien, or unwanted substances in connection with clearance of mines and UXO (Un eXploded Ordnance), protection against terrorist threats, narcotic control, and pollution analyses.

The workshop will review and discuss the available technologies, their limitations, their adaptability to different environmental natural or artificial calamities (humanitarian demining obviously but also Earthquake, fire, chemical pollution, natural disaster, CBRN-E threat, etc) and discusses the development efforts to automate tasks related to demining / detection / interventions processes wherever possible through the use of Robotics Systems and other technologies.

Send your contributions to the Minnesota Minefield Campaign, United Nations Association of MN, 2104 Stevens Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404-2533. Adopt-A-Minefield is a program of the United Nations Association Of U.S.A. and its partners. We create employment by hiring our own de-mining teams around the world.

Papers are invited on topics relating to ground penetrating radar.

The full length paper accepted submission (4 to 6 pages) must be received together with payment of the registration fee of the presenting author.

The 8th Symposium will continue the examination of the potentials of emergent technologies that enhance the capabilities of the United States and its Allies in mining, mine countermeasures, and humanitarian demining including area remediation. Special additional themes of the Eighth Symposium will be technologies in and for Expeditionary Warfare and Harbor Protection/Port Security, in addition to our continuing interest in Mine Warfare topics. As with all previous symposia, the event will be jointly sponsored by several U.S. government agencies including the Program Executive Office for Littoral and Mine Warfare, and the Office of Naval Research. Line Navy sponsors include CNO N85, Commander Naval Mine and ASW Command, and Commander Naval Expeditionary Combat Command. A primary objective in this Symposium Series is to provide an unclassified forum for interactions between and among the military user communities and the providers and developers of technology in industry, academe, and government laboratories. The heart of the Symposium Series is the interaction it fosters among participants typically in the afternoon parallel sessions, on-site functions and the off-site reception hosted by MINWARA.

The Royal Embassy of Cambodia is committed to raising awareness about the landmine issue and raising funds for mine clearance and survivor assistance. Demining efforts contribute to the process of development, preventing damage to the environment and reducing poverty in Cambodia.

International conference within the s.c. Oslo Process to prohibit cluster munitions that cause unacceptable harm to civilians. Final negotiations of the treaty text will take place at the Dublin Conference.

These meetings will provide an opportunity to discuss the fourth year of the application of the Nairobi Action Plan 2005-2009, which was adopted on 3 December 2004 at the First Review Conference. They will also allow States Parties to follow-up on the priorities contained in the Dead Sea Progress Report, which was welcomed on 22 November 2007 at the Eighth Meeting of the States Parties. The Co-Chairs of the four Standing Committees have developed agendas that will ensure ample time for discussions on matters contained in these documents. Register.

Participants may enjoy an exciting journey through the wide range of applications, beginning at their front door with utility detection, moving through many infrastructure areas including roads, railways and structures to the environment, both ancient and modern, with archaeology and issues of major "green concern", for example glaciology in polar regions, hydrogeology, geology and sedimentology. The journey concludes with sub-surface investigations on the Moon and Mars.

Our aim is to bring all scientists, experts and practitioners in odour detection together, to pool and analyse past experiences and tackle future challenges. The conference will be undertaken in collaboration with some of our partner organizations: Fjellanger Dog Training Academy (FDTA), Norwegian People's Aid (NPA), the Norwegian Military Defense Research Establishment (FFI), and the Norwegian Military Dog Training Centre (FHSK).

The Rotary Mine Action Group presentation is Monday, June 16, 3:30.

Los Angeles is the ideal stage for Rotary International's annual extravaganza. Like the family of Rotary, this sprawling metropolis of 3.8 million people boasts a diverse ethnic mix and cosmopolitan flair. L.A. is the second-largest city in the United States and teems with activity and culture, from its star-studded motion picture industry to its picturesque beachfront communities and resorts.

This is the July Protocol V meeting.

This is the July Group of Governmental Experts meeting.

We are pleased to invite you to join us for the EUROEM 2008 Symposium. It provides a forum within the international scientific and engineering community for Electromagnetics. An attractive program of the highest standard, including speakers from many countries, will await you. We look forward to seeing you in the beautiful city of Lausanne, in the heart of Europe.

The 2008 DDESB Seminar is a three-day seminar that includes technical sessions, roundtable discussions, an exhibit hall, VIP speakers and networking opportunities. The theme of this year's seminar is "Operationalizing Explosives Safety."

This is the September Group of Governmental Experts meeting.

United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) and the GICHD have the pleasure of inviting technical and operational staff from mine action programmes and mine affected countries to a Technology Workshop in Geneva from 8-10 September. An invitation letter is required.

If you wish to attend the Sofia Conference, please send your completed registration form back to Susan (susan@stopclustermunitions.org) and Laura (laura@stopclustermunitions.org) by Wednesday, 13 August.

If you wish to attend the Kampala Conference, please send your completed registration form back to Susan (susan@stopclustermunitions.org) and Laura (laura@stopclustermunitions.org) by Wednesday, 13 August.

International Vallon Workshop "Detectors, Systems & Tools for Demining, EOD and IED" will have a presentation about new products for detection of mines and UXO's as well the tools of our subsidiary company Force Ware GmbH for demining and EOD/IED. Registration is required.

The government of Laos PDR is holding a regional meeting 'Safe Path - South East Asia Regional Conference on the Convention on Cluster Munitions' from 20 – 22 October. The meeting will invite governments from ASEAN states as well as major donor states such as Japan and Australia, and core group government representatives such as Norway and New Zealand. In addition there will be a CMC organised workshop for campaigners prior to the conference on 19 October.

This is the November Group of Governmental Experts meeting.

This is the November Protocol V Meeting of States Parties meeting.

This is the November Amended Protocol II Meeting of States Parties meeting.

This is the November Meeting of States Parties meeting.

This is the Ninth Meeting of States Parties meeting.

This work shop is to train selected personnel in IEDD Operations and Planning in the essential skills needed to operate as Commanders of specialist IEDD & C-IED units. Registration is required

The TWG will instead assemble technical staff from mine action practitioners throughout the region and will provide a forum for participating governmental and non-governmental organizations to share and discuss observations, obstacles and research and development findings related to the technical elements of landmine clearance clearance, unexploded ordnance clearance, detection and stockpile destruction.

The CCM signing will be one of the most important international events of 2008, an historic moment to celebrate and remember forever. As campaigners we should all feel a sense of pride for the role that each and every one of us played in bringing about the new treaty. The strength of the CMC is that every contribution has made a difference and helped make it happen.