Preparatory Meeting of States: UN Global Framework for Through-life Conventional Ammunition Management (June 2025)
April 9, 2025.
In accordance with General Assembly resolution 79/54, a preparatory meeting of States on the Global Framework for Through-life Conventional Ammunition Management will take place from 23 to 27 June 2025 at United Nations Headquarters in New York. The meeting aims to explore potential approaches and mechanisms for effectively implementing the Global Framework and to lay the groundwork for the formal meeting of States scheduled for 2027. Relevant international and regional organizations, along with other key stakeholders—such as non-governmental organizations, civil society, academia, research institutions, and industry—will participate as observers.
The Chair-designate of the 2025 Preparatory Meeting of States and the 2027 Meeting of States on the Global Framework for Through-life Conventional Ammunition Management is Marthinus van Schalkwyk, who is currently serving as the Deputy Permanent Representative of South Africa to the United Nations in New York.
The Global Framework for Through-life Conventional Ammunition Management can be accessed here (A/78/111, annex).
Access the UNODA webpage webpage for the Preparatory Meeting here.
Where to watch?
The Preparatory Meeting for the Global Framework for Through-life Conventional Ammunition Management will be broadcast live via UN Web TV:
https://webtv.un.org/en/
Statements by non-governmental organisations:
A dedicated segment for statements by non-governmental organizations, international, and regional organizations will take place on Wednesday 25 June. This is a key moment for civil society to share perspectives, raise concerns, and contribute recommendations directly to the process.
This session will be streamed live via UN Web TV:
https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/
Side events:
Throughout the week, a series of side events organized by Member States, UN entities, and civil society organizations will provide space for more focused discussions on specific topics such as regional cooperation, gender and ammunition management, technical assistance, and best practices. These events are an important platform for information-sharing, networking, and spotlighting underrepresented voices and perspectives.
The official schedule of side events is available on the UNODA meeting webpage and will be updated regularly, available here.
