Conference of the Parties

Definition

One of the designations for the main negotiating body under an international agreement. The COP is a policy-making body that meets periodically to take stock of implementation of the agreement and adopt decisions, resolutions, or recommendations for the future implementation of the agreement.

Details

Related concepts:
Rules of Procedure,
Decision,
Plenary,
Meeting of the Parties,
Global Taxonomy Initiative,
Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2021-2020,
Committee of the Whole,
Contact group,
Conference of the Parties to a Convention serving as Meeting of the Parties to a Protocol,
Extraordinary Conference of the Parties,
Bureau,
Convention,
Roster of experts,
Standing Committee
Alternative labels:
COP
URI:
https://vocabulary.informea.org/NegotiatorsGlossary/812