The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

Summary of the outcomes of COP-MOP 2

Rules of procedure for meetings of the Compliance Committee (Decision BS-II/1)

COP-MOP 2 approved the rules of procedure for meetings of the Compliance Committee under the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety. They are annexed to the decision BS-II/1, with the exception of rule 18 regarding voting, which remains bracketed. The rules cover the following aspects, among other things: dates and notice of meetings; agenda; distribution and consideration of information; publication of documents and information; members; officers; participation in Committee proceedings; conduct of business; voting; language; amendments; and overriding authority of the Protocol.