APOPO News

30 January 2026 — Ukraine is among the most heavily mine-affected countries globally. To release land safely, quickly and at scale, the use of proven technical survey methodologies is critical. Technical Survey Dogs have demonstrated their ability to rapidly identify land that is free from explosive contamination, providing reliable evidence to support land release decisions. […]

Antalya, Türkiye, 9 January 2025 – This week, APOPO took part in two important events in Türkiye that marked a key milestone for the RescueRATs research project. Developed in collaboration with GEA Arama Kurtarma, Ankara University, and the Muratpaşa Municipality, the project brings together scientific research, emergency response expertise, and local leadership to explore new

Antalya, Türkiye, 9 Ocak 2025 – Bu hafta APOPO, Kahraman Fareler (RescueRATs) araştırma projesi için önemli bir dönüm noktasını temsil eden iki önemli etkinliğe Türkiye’de katıldı. GEA Arama Kurtarma, Ankara Üniversitesi ve Muratpaşa Belediyesi iş birliğiyle yürütülen proje; bilimsel araştırmayı, acil müdahale uzmanlığını ve yerel liderliği bir araya getirerek afet arama ve kurtarma alanında yeni

Michael “Mick” Raine, Program Manager for APOPO in Cambodia, has been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to humanitarian landmine clearance and explosive ordnance disposal overseas. Outstanding contributions to the UK recognised in His Majesty The King’s New Year 2026 Overseas and International Honours list — includes Michael

Seles, Angola, December 11, 2025 — APOPO marked the close of its 2025 demining operations in Angola with a final controlled detonation of explosive devices in the Municipality of Seles, Cuanza Sul province. The operation involved the safe destruction of 716 explosive items recovered over the course of the year through both planned clearance activities

Siem Reap, 5 December 2025 — Twenty Mine Detection Rats, also known as HeroRATs, have successfully passed external accreditation in Cambodia, meeting International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) and confirming their readiness for operational deployment. This accreditation is the final step in a rigorous process designed to ensure that detection animals and teams meet internationally recognised

Geneva, December 5, 2025 — APOPO participated in the 22nd Meeting of States Parties (MSP22) to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention, held in Geneva from December 1–5, 2025, where we were formally accredited as an observer. The meeting brought together States Parties, mine action operators, disarmament and humanitarian organizations, and international partners to review progress

Advancing Regenerative Farming in Tanzania APOPO’s HeroTREEs program launched the Syntropic Agroforestry Innovation Accelerator, a pioneering initiative dedicated to expanding regenerative land management and sustainable agriculture across Tanzania and beyond. The Accelerator brings together training, research, and field implementation to support farmers, students, and communities in adopting syntropic agroforestry — a farming approach that restores

Paris, 2 December 2025 — APOPO participated in the 2025 Forum Data & IA, organized by Groupe La Poste, where Anna Bouchier, APOPO’s Director of European Partnerships, delivered a keynote presentation to employees and partners of the group. The Forum brought together more than 200 participants in person, with an additional 100 joining online. Attendees