Next steps and reflections

From strategic intent to collection action

The development and ultimate agreement of the first ATT Strategy by 2027 offers a pivotal chance to consolidate progress made over the Treaty’s first decade and provide clearer direction into the next. The ATT’s continued relevance and impact depend on focus, prioritisation and realism, rather than the expansion of its scope or creation of new obligations. Across all areas of the Treaty – there is a need to align ambition with capacity and sequence actions in a way that supports collective learning and strengthened engagement.

Using existing structures to deliver strategic priorities

The strategy can be a means to re-centre the implementation of the ATT as the core driver of impact, whilst ensuring that universalisation, transparency and assistance efforts are better linked to practical and strategic objectives. New mechanisms and structures are not necessarily needed to recalibrate the goals of the ATT – established structures, guidance and workplans are all of value. In this regard, the strategy’s success will depend less on creating new initiatives than on its ability to guide, focus and connect existing efforts.

Building shared understanding and sustaining momentum

Sustained State Party ownership with inclusive participation across civil society, international and regional organisations and industry, as well as continuity across CSP cycles are critical to translate strategic intent into practice and impact. If designed and implemented in a manner that is realistically ambitious, iterative and firmly grounded in the ATT’s Object and Purpose, the strategy can reinforce the ATT’s credibility, coherence and impact for years to come.

Whilst the destination is set, the path towards it, and the tools we need to support this journey, are still taking shape. Addressing these will require continued reflection and collective effort across the ATT community.

Katie Amos

Wilton Park | March 2026

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