Introduction

Landmine Monitor is an initiative providing research for the International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL) and the Cluster Munition Coalition (CMC). It is the de facto monitoring regime for the Mine Ban Treaty and the Convention on Cluster Munitions. Landmine Monitor produces several research products including the annual Landmine Monitor, and Cluster Munition reports, as well as factsheets and maps. All Landmine Monitor research products are available for purchase and as a free online resource.

Recent Publications Banning Cluster Munitions: Government Policy and Practice This 288-page report contains entries on 150 countries, including signatories to the 2008 Convention on Cluster Munitions, countries that stockpile the weapon, and affected states. The report documents governments' engagement in the creation of an international treaty banning cluster munitions. Landmine Monitor Report 2008 The report includes information 121 countries and other areas with respect to ban policy, mine action, mine/ERW risk education, casualties, victim assistance and international support for mine action. Landmine Monitor Updates PRESS RELEASE: STOCKPILE DESTRUCTION SIGNALS END FOR CLUSTER MUNITIONS Published on: 28/05/2009 EMBARGOED UNTIL 10:30 GMT, 29 May 2009 STOCKPILE DESTRUCTION SIGNALS END FOR CLUSTER MUNITIONS New report looks at government engagement on ban treaty GENEVA, Switzerland – 29 May 2009 – Several... more » PRESS RELEASE: 1997 Mine Ban Treaty Suffers First Serious Violations Published on: 21/11/2008 GENEVA, Switzerland – 21 November 2008 – Three countries have failed to meet deadlines to destroy landmine stockpiles putting them in violation of the Mine Ban Treaty and 15 others have re... more »