In 2026, the Third Review Conference will be hosted by Lao PDR, whose Presidency will chair this critical moment for the life of the Convention on Cluster Munitions. 

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23 January 2026
The Coordination Committee Retreat and the Road towards the Third Review Conference

On 23rd January, the Coordination Committee of the Convention on Cluster Munitions was joined by technical experts from the GICHD, UN Agencies, and humanitarian mine action operators for a retreat some of the substantive topics that will be addressed by the Third Review Conference.

Numerous important topics regarding the implementation of the Convention and the development of the future Action Plan were discussed, including those related to universalisation, survey and clearance, risk education, victim assistance, international cooperation and assistance, stockpile destruction, transparency and reporting, national implementation measures, and cross-cutting issues.

Along with the members of the Coordination Committee, representatives from UNMAS, UNDP, GICHD, the ICRC, the Cluster Munitions Coalition (CMC), and HMA operators, including APOPO, HALO Trust, MAG and NPA, actively contributed to the discussion and the breakout groups during the event.

8 September 2025
The Republic of Vanuatu joins the Convention on Cluster Munitions

[Geneva, 08 September 2025] – The Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) warmly welcomes the Republic of Vanuatu as its 112^th State Party following the deposit of its instrument of accession with the Depositary, the Secretary-General of the United Nations.

By acceding at this time, Vanuatu reaffirms the universal responsibility to protect civilians from the impact of cluster munitions and strengthens international humanitarian law in a period of global distress. This decision reflects principled solidarity with affected States and a clear commitment to humanitarian norms.

Small Island States such as Vanuatu continue to demonstrate that all States, regardless of size or circumstance, have a vital role in reinforcing humanitarian disarmament. Their accession underscores the momentum of the CCM and reinforces the global consensus against cluster munitions.

With Vanuatu’s accession, the Convention now counts 112 States Parties and 12 Signatories. Having entered into force in 2010, the CCM remains a landmark instrument of international humanitarian law, ensuring assistance to victims, clearance of contaminated land and a permanent prohibition on these weapons.

The President of the Thirteenth Meeting of States Parties, Ambassador Carlos D. Sorreta of the Philippines, issued a letter welcoming Vanuatu’s accession. Click here to read the letter.

CCM 13MSP Presidency Address on the Convention’s 15th Anniversary and Announcement of the 2025 Y4HD Contest Winner

Click here to watch the winning submission to the 2025 Youth for Humanitarian Disarmament Contest!

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