A) Objectives of the pledge:
Austria pledges to strive towards the effective implementation and to promote the ratification of and accession to the Arms Trade Treaty with a view to achieve its universal application. Austria remains gravely concerned about the human suffering caused by the effect of illegal or irresponsible transfer of conventional weapons.
B) Action plan:
Evaluation criteria in 2019: At least 20 opportunities for promoting adherence to the Arms Trade Treaty were used. Austria was raising awareness about the necessity of effective implementation of the Treaty on several occasions.
C) Indicators for measuring progress:
N/a
D) Resource implications:
N/a