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Ministry of Economy and GICHD agreed to create a joint prioritization algorithms development project
November 21, 2025
Ministry of Economy and GICHD agreed to create a joint prioritization algorithms development project

Machines for humanitarian demining can be certified by accredited bodies regardless of ownership form. The Government has adopted a decision that allows both state-owned and private accredited bodies ...

Humanitarian demining results for September
November 20, 2025
Humanitarian demining results for September

"Food from Ukraine" 2025: key results of bilateral negotiations and panel discussions at the conference. The event highlighted the direct link between humanitarian demining and food security, emphasis...

First land survey certificates issued through Diia for mine action operators
November 19, 2025
First land survey certificates issued through Diia for mine action operators

A new mine action training course for veterans has been launched in Ukraine. The course was developed by the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine together with UNDP and certifie...

Tony Blair Institute offered to develop a dataset for prioritizing mine-contaminated areas
November 12, 2025
Tony Blair Institute offered to develop a dataset for prioritizing mine-contaminated areas

Ukraine has established its first interagency national group of instructors for underwater demining. The group was formed at the initiative of the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture with...

Ukraine showcased its mine action achievements at the UMAC 2025 conference in Tokyo
November 6, 2025
Ukraine showcased its mine action achievements at the UMAC 2025 conference in Tokyo

Humanitarian demining: results and events for October. The monthly summary of mine action activities was presented by the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine. "October was a pr...

Art and music for humanitarian demining: Ukraine's cultural program at UMAC 2025
October 28, 2025
Art and music for humanitarian demining: Ukraine's cultural program at UMAC 2025

A song dedicated to demining, Ukrainian borscht, and unique gifts: how Ukraine impressed guests from around the world at UMAC 2025 in Tokyo. The Ukrainian delegation prepared a vibrant cultural progra...

Jerry Heil presented a song and music video dedicated to the land and women who clear Ukraine of mines
October 23, 2025
Jerry Heil presented a song and music video dedicated to the land and women who clear Ukraine of mines

Jerry Heil presented a song and video dedicated to the land and women who clear Ukraine of mines. The musical work became an emotional tribute to the female sappers, dog handlers, and specialists work...

Over $80 million in international support for demining as a key condition for Ukraine's recovery — UMAC 2025 conference continues in Japan
October 23, 2025
Over $80 million in international support for demining as a key condition for Ukraine's recovery — UMAC 2025 conference continues in Japan

Over 80 million dollars in international support for demining as a key condition for Ukraine's recovery — the UMAC 2025 conference continues in Japan. At the conference, partner countries and internat...

Ukraine and JICA signed a Memorandum on humanitarian demining
October 22, 2025
Ukraine and JICA signed a Memorandum on humanitarian demining

Ukraine and JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) have signed a memorandum on humanitarian demining. The document establishes a framework for cooperation between Ukraine and Japan in the field...

Certification of mine action operators: first application submitted through Diia
October 21, 2025
Certification of mine action operators: first application submitted through Diia

Certification of mine action operators through Diia: the first application has been submitted. For the first time in Ukraine, a company has applied for mine action operator certification through the D...

KPI students created VR concepts for training deminers
October 15, 2025
KPI students created VR concepts for training deminers

Students of the Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (KPI) have created VR concepts for training deminers. The virtual reality simulations are designed to prepare mine action specialists in a safe environment b...

Demining machine hit by a Lancet drone was restored in a record 20 days
October 14, 2025
Demining machine hit by a Lancet drone was restored in a record 20 days

A demining machine damaged by a Lancet drone has been repaired in a record 20 days. The rapid restoration demonstrates the resilience of the demining fleet and the growing capacity of local service in...