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Environmental Governance

Definition(s)

One of the designations for the main negotiating body under an internatonal agreement. The COP is a policy-making body that meets periodically to take stock of implementation of the agreement and adopt decisions, resolutions and recommendations for the future implementation of the agreement. (Source: Glossary of terms for Negotiators of MEAs 2007 and InforMEA)

Hierarchy

Related terms:
COP
MOP
meeting of the parties
meeting of the signatories
plenary
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