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Conference of the Parties acting as the Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (COP/MOP)

Definition

This is the meeting of state parties under the Kyoto Protocol and the body with authority to take decisions under the Protocol.

Source

"Glossary and Abbreviations", Barnsley, Ingrid, United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies (UNU-IAS) 2009, "UNUIAS Guide, Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation in Developing Countries (REDD): A Guide for Indigenous Peoples." January 2009 http://www.ias.unu.edu/resource_centre/2009_REDD_Guide.pdf

Alternative definition

Conference of the Parties to a Convention serving as Meeting of the Parties to a Protocol (e.g., Biosafety Protocol COP/MOP).

Alternative source

Glossary of Terms for Negotiators of Multilateral Environmental Agreements, UNEP, 2007.