The Prioritization of Survey Through Open-Source Research in Ukraine

Authors

Anda Riza, The HALO TrustFollow
Andro Mathewson, The HALO TrustFollow

Abstract

With the increasing quantity of available and relevant open-source information online, the mine action sector is well poised to take advantage of its accessibility for conducting research, analysis, and investigations. In current conflicts, such as in Ukraine and Yemen, online sources are a rich repository of information which can be leveraged for survey and clearance operations. Humanitarian mine clearance actors can harness this vast quantity of information to map conflicts and their effects, including the location of landmines and other explosive remnants of war (ERW). In turn, this can be used to help prioritize survey efforts, especially in contexts where resources are limited and the need is great. The HALO Trust (HALO) has successfully applied this methodology in Ukraine and is expanding it to other locations as well.

Recommended Citation

Riza, Anda and Mathewson, Andro (2024) "The Prioritization of Survey Through Open-Source Research in Ukraine," The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction: Vol. 28 : Iss. 2 , Article 5.
Available at: https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cisr-journal/vol28/iss2/5