Marine debris

Marine debris

ERW clearance in theatre

(iv) Space debris

(v) Space debris

(i) Space debris

(b) Marine debris

(i) Space debris

(e) Report on the activities of the Inter Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee on space debris mitigation guidelines and supporting document , by the representative of the Inter Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee (IADC).

In the area of clearance of landmines and explosive remnants of war, the United Nations had bolstered its support to Member States for technical surveying, mapping, marking, clearance, post clearance documentation, community liaison and the handover of cleared land.

UNDOF continued to carry out operational mine clearance. Upon the request of the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic, UNDOF supervised mine clearance work carried out by a civilian Syrian mine clearance company in two villages in the area of separation.

Discussion Panel B Marine debris

(d) Logistical support, including in the area of mine clearance

Internal screening and clearance procedures of personnel are in place.

Customs legislation promulgated to regulate customs clearance of such materials

Discussion Panel B (continued) Marine debris

National research on space debris, safety of space objects with nuclear power sources on board and problems relating to their collision with space debris

(a) Sources of marine debris (the main land based and sea based sources of marine debris, including fisheries activities) (see A 60 63, paras. 236 240)

The view was expressed that the IADC space debris mitigation guidelines could be endorsed by the Subcommittee as the technical background to the document on space debris mitigation being developed in the framework of the Working Group on Space Debris.

Smaller species live in debris and humus.

And then turns it into light debris .

And then turns it into light debris .

We welcome the language on marine debris.

Furthermore, Japan was currently undertaking field evaluation tests on mine clearance machines and detectors that had been developed in Japan as part of its programme of assistance to mine clearance.

The alarming UNEP report on marine debris only heightens our concern over the ever growing accumulation of non biodegradable debris in the marine and coastal environments.

They removed about 3.6 million pounds (1,600 tonnes) of debris from more than 7,700 miles (12,320 km) of coasts, shorelines and underwater sites (c) the National Marine Debris Monitoring Program is designed to gather scientifically valid marine debris data following a rigorous statistical protocol.

Pursuant to paragraph 17 of General Assembly resolution 59 116, the Subcommittee reconvened the Working Group on Space Debris to consider, as necessary, the proposals of the Inter Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee on space debris mitigation and any related comments that might be received.

The Scientific and Technical Subcommittee had also continued its work on space debris, under a new workplan for the period 2005 to 2007, and the Working Group on Space Debris had finalized the first draft of a document on space debris mitigation.

Plastic debris accounted for 77 , of which 93 was plastic bags.

Lost and abandoned fishing gear and related debris

Mine clearance was crucial in conflict and post conflict situations.

Considering that space debris is an issue of concern to all nations,

Considering that space debris is an issue of concern to all nations,

(b) Space debris related activities in Japan , by the representative of Japan

The problem of space debris brought about varying reactions from the participants.

Another highly technical subject of concern to the Subcommittee was space debris.

The United States has a number of marine litter and debris activities.

Considering that space debris is an issue of concern to all nations,

Consideration by the Inter Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee of the comments received from member States of the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space on the proposals on space debris mitigation

Mine education and clearance in the Nuba region facilitated the resettlement of returnees there.

Surveillance of personnel working at or having access to sites (administrative inquiries, clearance, etc.).

Some relate to the munition itself, others relate to improving the processes of clearance.

In 2002, the Inter Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee (IADC), a small group of entities capable of launching satellites, had been invited to present proposals to the Subcommittee on the mitigation of debris production.

Status of consultations on the space debris mitigation guidelines held by the Inter Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee Steering Group from 19 to 22 April 2004 and on 5 October 2004

Man made sources of debris included anything that had been put into orbit and was no longer useful, most debris being pieces smaller than 10 centimetres in diameter or tiny particles.