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This paper attempts to define the term "explosive remnants of war" (ERW). It explains that while the term has not been specifically defined, it is understood by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to correspond to the term "unexploded ordnance" (UXO), which has been defined in several contexts. The paper states that it is difficult to gain agreement on a definition of ERW until the explosive threat in post-conflict environments has been fully examined. Nevertheless, the contributors seek to recommend an ERW definition for adoption by the international community.