Leadership and Representation Roles at COP
Key figures leading the climate negotiations and action.
COP President
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.
COP High-Level Climate Champion
The COP High-Level Climate Champion is a senior representative appointed by the COP Presidency to strengthen the engagement of non-state actors in climate action.
COP High-Level Youth Climate Champion
The COP High-Level Youth Climate Champion is a designated representative tasked with ensuring the meaningful, continuous, and inclusive participation of young people in the COP process.