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Governing Bodies
Conference of Parties
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.
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Intergovernmental Committee
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 annually 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.
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Committee Members
Twenty-four Parties from all regions of the world
Electoral Group: I
Country | Term of Office |
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Canada | 2023 to 2027 |
France | 2021 to 2025 |
Norway | 2021 to 2025 |
Portugal | 2023 to 2027 |
Electoral Group: II
Country | Term of Office |
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Georgia | 2021 to 2025 |
Latvia | 2023 to 2027 |
Romania | 2023 to 2027 |
Serbia | 2021 to 2025 |
Electoral Group: III
Country | Term of Office |
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Chile | 2023 to 2027 |
Cuba | 2021 to 2025 |
Jamaica | 2021 to 2025 |
Panama | 2023 to 2027 |
Peru | 2023 to 2027 |
Electoral Group: IV
Country | Term of Office |
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Bangladesh | 2021 to 2025 |
Republic of Korea | 2023 to 2027 |
Viet Nam | 2021 to 2025 |
Electoral Group: Va
Country | Term of Office |
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Burundi | 2021 to 2025 |
Côte d'Ivoire | 2023 to 2027 |
Guinea | 2023 to 2027 |
Madagascar | 2021 to 2025 |
South Africa | 2023 to 2027 |
Electoral Group: Vb
Country | Term of Office |
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Jordan | 2023 to 2027 |
Palestine | 2021 to 2025 |
United Arab Emirates | 2021 to 2025 |
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