The Ottawa Treaty banning landmines globally Australia is one of over 130 countries to ratify the Ottawa Treaty banning landmines globally. Countries which have ratified the Treaty undertake to never, under any circumstances, use, transfer, manufacture and stockpile anti-personnel mines. Unfortunately this list does not include a number of key countries that are major producers and users of landmines. The following links provide information on the significance of the Ottawa Treaty, countries that have signed and those that haven't, and other aspects of international cooperation aimed at eradicating landmines. A transcript of the Ottawa Treaty was approved in Oslo, Norway for signing in Ottawa 18 Sept, 1997. http://www0.un.org/Pubs/CyberSchoolBus/banmines/resources/treaty.asp Who signed the treaty? http://www0.un.org/cyberschoolbus/banmines/resources/signatories.asp#1 And who hasn't signed the treaty? http://www0.un.org/cyberschoolbus/banmines/resources/signatories.asp#2   Useful Landmine Resources A Global Education case study - Dogs help the people of Mozambique Landmine facts Australian response to landmines How can your school help? The Ottawa Treaty banning landmines globally Types of landmines Other useful resources More links     © Commonwealth of Australia