FAQ Background

Frequently Asked Questions

The COP President is the highest-level representative appointed by the host country of the Conference of the Parties for the relevant year and provides political leadership to the COP process.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Chairing negotiations among Parties throughout the COP
  • Facilitating consensus and compromise among Parties
  • Ensuring that the COP agenda advances in an effective and inclusive manner
  • Leading the development and adoption of decisions and outcome documents agreed at the conclusion of the COP