Governance

Convenors

Convening government institution representatives from the United Kingdom and Egypt, as COP26 and COP27 Presidents, will co-convene ATACH general meeting for the first 2 years, to provide momentum and leadership to the Alliance. WHO, as Secretariat to the ATACH, plays its convening role on a permanent basis. Subsequent co-conveners from Government institutions will be selected by WHO. Conveners from Government institutions will promote continued momentum, identify opportunities and support the Alliance to meet the agreed purpose, objectives and functions. 

Steering Group

The Steering Group comprises up to 12 members, who are appointed by the WHO. These members consist of the Secretariat, the Co-conveners and the Chairs from each of the ATACH’s working groups. The selection process will strive for balanced representation of the Alliance Participants, with respect to gender, age, geographical area and organization type. The Steering Group will operate on the basis of consensus. With the exception of the Secretariat, the duration of the term of appointment of the Steering Group members shall be for an initial term of two years for the conveners and one year for the chairs of the working groups, with the possibility of renewal once.

Working Groups (WGs)

Working groups may be established by the Secretariat in consultation with the Steering Group. Working Groups are set up to exchange information and collaborate on agreed specific tasks/projects in line with the ATACH’s objectives, mission and functions. Working Groups are accountable to the Steering Group and through the Steering Group to the Secretariat. The Terms of Reference (available to download below) for all Working Groups are approved by the Secretariat in consultation with the Steering Group. Any subsequent change to the Terms of Reference will also be subject to the approval of the Secretariat.

Participation in ATACH Working Groups will be open to any interested Participant. WGs will meet at least every six months. Each Working Group will have two co-chairs.

For a full description of the governance mechanism of The Alliance, please refer to the Terms of Reference below.