Governing Bodies
The Convention is governed by two bodies: the Conference of Parties and the Intergovernmental Committee :
Intergovernmental Committee
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The Intergovernmental Committee works under the authority of the Conference of Parties to promote and implement the Convention. Twenty-four Parties from all regions of the world, elected for a four-year term by the Conference of Parties, meet on an annual basis to ensure that the implementation of the Convention remains relevant in a constantly evolving world. On the request of the Conference of Parties, the Intergovernmental Committee can also develop and revise operational guidelines.
The Committee may invite at any time public or private organizations or individuals to participate in its meetings for consultation on specific issues in accordance with its Rules of Procedure.
Conference of Parties
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The Conference of Parties is the plenary decision-making body and meets every two years. The Conference of Parties includes all signatory Parties and makes key management, operational and strategic decisions.
in the text of the convention
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Committee Members
Country | Term of Office | |
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Austria |
2019 to 2023 |
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Canada |
2017 to 2021 |
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Denmark |
2019 to 2023 |
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Finland |
2017 to 2021 |
Country | Term of Office | |
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Azerbaijan |
2019 to 2023 |
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Armenia |
2019 to 2023 |
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Croatia |
2017 to 2021 |
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Latvia |
2017 to 2021 |
Country | Term of Office | |
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Ecuador |
2019 to 2023 |
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Argentina |
2017 to 2021 |
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Brazil |
2019 to 2023 |
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Colombia |
2017 to 2021 |
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
2019 to 2023 |
Country | Term of Office | |
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Mongolia |
2019 to 2023 |
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China |
2017 to 2021 |
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Republic of Korea |
2017 to 2021 |
Country | Term of Office | |
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Senegal |
2019 to 2023 |
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Kenya |
2017 to 2021 |
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Burkina Faso |
2019 to 2023 |
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Ethiopia |
2019 to 2023 |
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Mali |
2017 to 2021 |
Country | Term of Office | |
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Iraq |
2017 to 2021 |
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Qatar |
2019 to 2023 |
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Egypt |
2017 to 2021 |