Understanding the Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control

This document is based on provisions of the Rules of Procedure of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC). It has been developed mainly for new delegates to the COP who may represent Parties or may be attending as observers. It is intended to help delegates understand how the COP operates, as well as its practices and procedures.

This document does not address the substance of discussions at the COP. Instead, it provides practical information to facilitate coordination among delegations, the Secretariat of the WHO FCTC and any other Party or observer during the COP.