• Overview

When: 23-25 November 2021, 9:30-13:30 EAT

The tenth Conference of Parties (COP10) organized by the Nairobi Convention in collaboration with the Government of  Madagascar is scheduled for 23-25 November 2021, 9.30 – 13.30 EAT. Due to the continued spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, UNEP Nairobi Convention Secretariat will host this meeting virtually.

The Conference will review the implementation of COP9 decisions and adopt a work programme for the 2022-2024 period. During the Conference, a Chair, a Vice-Chair (for Work Programme), a Vice Chair (for Resource Mobilization, a Vice Chair (for Coordination), and a Rapporteur shall be elected from among the representatives of the Contracting Parties to constitute a Bureau for the next inter-session.

meeting of National Focal Points to facilitate informal negotiations on specific elements of the COP agenda, paving the way for decision-making at the COP10 was held on 21 and 22 October 2021.

Relevant meeting documents can be accessed here. The meeting link will be shared in due time.