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).
Assessment and review
Assessment and review of the effectiveness of the Protocol, including its procedures and annexes in the context of Article 35 of the Protocol;
Capacity Building
Overview of the mechanisms, Action Plan and initiatives put in place to assist Parties to build their capacities to implement the Protocol;
Compliance
An outline of the procedures and mechanisms to promote compliance with the provisions of the Protocol and to address cases of non-compliance;
Financial Mechanism
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;
Mainstreaming
Information on Mainstreaming under the Protocol
Handling, Transport, Packaging and Identification
Information on the requirements for handling, transport, packaging and identification of living modified organisms (LMOs);
Information sharing
Information on the Biosafety Clearing-House, the information-sharing tool established by the Cartagena Protocol.
Public Awareness and Participation
Information regarding public awareness and participation under the Protocol;
Socio-economic Considerations
Information regarding socio-economic considerations under the Protocol;
Unintentional Transboundary Movements
Information regarding Unintentional Transboundary Movements and Emergency Measures under the Protocol;