Definitions
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
Alternative labels:
COP
meeting of the parties
meeting of the signatories
MOP
plenary