Landmines In Azerbaijan's Karabakh Smashing Up Environment - ANAMA
Poladov made the remark at today's 3rd International Conferenceon Humanitarian Demining on the topic“Mitigating the EnvironmentalImpact of Landmines - Resource Mobilization for a Safe and GreenFuture” in Zangilan.
He pointed out that clearing nearly 1.5 million landmines inKarabakh can result in emissions of around 12,600 tons of CO2.
According to him, this highlights that landmines also harm theenvironment, in addition to causing humanitarian problems.
Poladov mentioned that Azerbaijan is still in need of help fromdonors and the international community to eliminate its mineclearance crisis.
“We hope that this financial support will increase in the comingyears,” he added.
To note, the 3rd International Humanitarian Demining Conferenceis attended by over 300 delegates from 75 countries.
The participants include high-ranking officials from variouscountries, senior UN headquarters staff, representatives ofreputable international organizations and demining centers fromdifferent countries, as well as officials from accrediteddiplomatic missions in Azerbaijan.
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