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– Conduct a comprehensive review of existing data pertaining to unexploded ordnance (UXO) contamination, clearance records, and environmental assessments.
– Identify knowledge gaps and establish baseline conditions.
2. Field Assessments
– Conduct field visits to designated priority areas in collaboration with national authorities (e.g., Guadalcanal, Malaita, Western Province, Russell Islands, Shortlands).
– Precisely document observable environmental degradation (e.g., soil degradation, marine contamination, disrupted habitats).
– Collect environmental samples (soil, water, sediment) for subsequent laboratory analysis.
3. Stakeholder Consultations
– Conduct interviews with community members, environmental officers, and unexploded ordnance (UXO) practitioners.
– Incorporate traditional ecological knowledge into the assessment where appropriate.
4. Risk and Impact Analysis
– Assess contamination pathways and environmental vulnerabilities.
– Evaluate potential risks linked to UXO removal or natural disturbances (e.g., flooding, landslides).
5. Reporting and Recommendations
– Prepare a comprehensive report that details the findings and proposed mitigation or monitoring actions.
– Develop a map indicating zones affected by environmentally sensitive unexploded ordnance (uxo).
– Present the findings to stakeholders during a workshop or validation meeting.
The detailed requirement and scope are available in the TOR.
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