MEAs Glossary
Glossary
There are currently 5 names in this directory beginning with the letter C.
Competent Authority
Governmental authority designated by a Party to be responsible for receiving the notification of a transboundary movement of hazardous wastes or other wastes, and any information related to it, and for responding to such a notification. (Basel Convention)
Conference of the Parties (COP)
One of the designations for the main negotiating body under an international agreement. The COP is a policy-making body that meets periodically to take stock of implementation of the agreement and adopt decisions, resolutions, or recommendations for the future implementation of the agreement