Securing Land to Contribute to Food Systems: Preliminary Findings on Humanitarian Mine Action Cumulative Effects on Food Security in Lebanon

Authors

Riccardo Labianco Ph.D., Mines Advisory Group (MAG)Follow
Myriam Rabbath, Mines Advisory Group (MAG)Follow

Abstract

In a country or region affected by explosive ordnance (EO), the related contamination and, when present, humanitarian mine action (HMA), should be considered as part of the country’s food systems. Accordingly, understanding the cumulative effects of HMA on food security can be better appreciated by considering the whole food system and how local citizens view the impact of contamination. Through a preliminary series of community-level interviews in southern and northeast Lebanon from August to September 2023, Mines Advisory Group (MAG) started a research project on the impact of EO contamination on people’s ability to produce and procure adequate food and the beneficial effects of HMA on people’s food security.

Recommended Citation

Labianco, Riccardo Ph.D. and Rabbath, Myriam (2024) "Securing Land to Contribute to Food Systems: Preliminary Findings on Humanitarian Mine Action Cumulative Effects on Food Security in Lebanon," The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction: Vol. 28 : Iss. 2 , Article 7.
Available at: https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cisr-journal/vol28/iss2/7