Lessons from the Arms Trade Treaty: Strategies for Effective Global Advocacy
14 April 2025 | 4 PM UTC
Our Lessons Learned series is back with another compelling session—this time, diving into the strategies behind one of the most impactful global treaty campaigns with Lessons from the Arms Trade Treaty: Strategies for Effective Global Advocacy.
The Arms Trade Treaty was a powerful agreement that entered into force a decade ago to prevent and eradicate illicit trade of conventional weapons. 10 years on, there are many lessons to be learnt from this historic process for the global network pushing for negotiation of a Fossil Fuel Treaty.
This session will take you inside a landmark campaign, unpacking the key decisions, challenges, and breakthroughs that led to success. From navigating treaty negotiations and engaging governments across regions to mobilizing a powerful grassroots movement, we’ll explore what worked—and what lessons we can apply to our campaign for a Fossil Fuel Treaty.
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Live translations: Available in Spanish and French
SPEAKER: Anna Macdonald, a globally recognized advocacy and communications leader with 20+ years of experience in international campaigns on development, humanitarian, and human rights issues.
MODERATOR: Gemma Nelson, Diplomatic Advisor for the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative, a lawyer with experience in public policy and international law in both public and international sectors