This page provides links to information on the key issues that are being addressed by the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Protocol (COP_MOP).

Capacity Building

Overview of the mechanisms and initiatives put in place to assist Parties to build their capacities to implement the Protocol, including the Action Plan and the Coordination Mechanism.
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Compliance

An outline of the procedures and mechanisms to promote compliance with the provisions of the Protocol and to address cases of non-compliance;
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Financial Mechanism and Resources

Information on the guidance provided to and the initiatives taken by the financial mechanism, the Global Environment Facility, with respect to financial support for the Protocol.
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Handling, Transport, Packaging and Identification

Information on the requirements for handling, transport, packaging and identification of living modified organisms (LMOs)
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Liability and Redress

An overview of the process established to elaborate international rules and procedures for liability and redress in the context of the Protocol.
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Risk Assessment and Risk Management

Information regarding the risk assessment and risk management requirements under the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety.
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Roster of Experts

Information and a link to the roster of experts on biosafety as well as details on its use and function; guidelines for its operation and for the voluntary fund for the use of experts from the roster.
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Other Issues

Information other key issues which the COP-MOP will be addressing in its medium term programme of work up to its fifth meeting, including: monitoring and reporting, public awareness and participation and socio-economic considerations.
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