FAQ Background

Frequently Asked Questions

The COP31 President is the highest-level representative appointed by the host country for the Conference of the Parties and provides strategic and political leadership throughout the COP31 process.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Chairing negotiations among Parties throughout COP31
  • Facilitating consensus and compromise among Parties
  • Ensuring the COP31 agenda progresses in an effective, transparent, and inclusive manner
  • Overseeing the development and adoption of decisions and outcome documents
BIRTHS:
4,500,000
people
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DEATHS:
3,000,000
people
|
WASTE GENERATED:
24,000,000
tons
|
PLASTIC CONSUMED:
4,500,000
kg
|
BIRTHS:
4,500,000
people
|
DEATHS:
3,000,000
people
|
WASTE GENERATED:
24,000,000
tons
|
PLASTIC CONSUMED:
4,500,000
kg
|
BIRTHS:
4,500,000
people
|
DEATHS:
3,000,000
people
|
WASTE GENERATED:
24,000,000
tons
|
PLASTIC CONSUMED:
4,500,000
kg
|