The CoP is one of the three specialized bodies (CoP, SBI and SBSTA) of the UNFCCC.
It is the association of all Parties to the Convention that meets every year and the highest decision-making authority of the UNFCCC.
It is responsible for controlling the implementation of the Convention and commitments, for reviewing national communications and emission inventories, for taking into account most recent scientific knowledge and experience gained in implementing climate change policies.
The Bureau of the Conference of the Parties consists of one president, 7 vice-presidents, both chairs of the Subsidiary Bodies and the rapporteur.
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