As a peace and conflict research institute, bicc activities support a through-life approach to weapons and ammunition management (WAM).

WAM is a set of processes and activities aimed at enhancing both the governance, accountability and oversight of all types of weapons and ammunition (including but not limited to small arms and light weapons), from their design and development to destruction (see IDDRS module 4.11 on TWAM). 

bicc's thematic work in the field of WAM primarily focuses on activities that aim to counter the risk of diversion of weapons and ammunition, lower the risk of unintended explosions from inadequately stored ammunition and explosive stockpiles, and support peace building through enhanced community level safety initiatives.   

In designing WAM interventions bicc engages at the local, national, regional and international levels, engaging policy makers, technical practitioners and relevant civil society organisations. In doing so, bicc aims to support the development of sustainable WAM frameworks, as well as provide technical solutions required for their implementation.