What is COP 22 Barcelona Convention?

The Barcelona Convention and its seven Protocols adopted in the MAP framework constitute the main legally binding multilateral environmental agreement in the region. 21 Mediterranean countries and the European Union are Contracting Parties. Coverage of COP 22 Barcelona Convention by IISD/Earth Negotiations Bulletin was supported by Monaco.

What is a cop?

COPs to the Barcelona Convention and its protocols, held every two years, constitute the principal regional body on environment and sustainable development in the Mediterranean region.

What are the meetings of the Contracting Parties to the Barcelona Convention?

The meetings of the Contracting Parties to the Barcelona Convention and its protocols, held every two years, constitute the principal gathering on environment and sustainable development in the region.

What does COP23 stand for?

Portoroz, 8 December 2023— The 23rd Meeting (COP23) of the Contracting Parties to the Barcelona Convention and its Protocols, which took place on 5-8 December 2023 in Portoroz (Slovenia), adopted important steps to protect ecosystems in the face of the rising impacts of the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.