THE CONFERENCE OF STATES PARTIES TO THE ARMS TRADE TREATY
While the adoption of the Arms Trade Treaty is an historic achievement, its humanitarian impact depends on the effectiveness of its implementation.
The CSPs and their subsidiary bodies are an important part of this, as this annual forum is where States Parties, signatories, UN bodies and civil society meet to assess and discuss implementation progress.
12th Conference of States Parties (CSP12)
Geneva, Switzerland | 24 – 28 August 2026
Presidency: Ms. Tsholofelo TSHEOLE, Deputy Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland
Thematic Focus:
The Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty
10th Conference of States Parties
11th Conference of States Parties
7th Conference of States Parties
8th Conference of States Parties
9th Conference of States Parties
1st Conference of States Parties
2nd Conference of States Parties
