Online side event exploring how mine action operators can meet and exceed the environmental standards in the Lausanne Action Plan.

The need to consider the environment and implement appropriate environmental protection measures is incorporated into the Lausanne Action Plan. This side event presents the practical measures already taking place, and the steps needed to improve environmental outcomes across mine action activities. It will include examples of initiatives underway by mine action organisations and the knowledge sharing through the informal working group on Environmental Issues and Mine Action.
Wed 31st August, 13:15-14:15 CEST
Speakers:
Lucy Pinches, Mine Action Review
Kristin Holme Obrestad & Bui Doan Bach, Norwegian People’s Aid
Andrew Scanlon, the HALO Trust
Linsey Cottrell, Conflict and Environment ObservatoryModerator, Sera Koulabdara, Legacies of War