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CC COP8 - Eighth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Carpathian Convention

1-3 December 2026 | Vienna, Austria

The Eighth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Carpathian Convention (CC COP8) will convene high-level representatives from the seven Parties to the Carpathian Convention together with many stakeholders from the region, as well as from the European and international levels.

The Conference of the Parties (COP) is the main decision-making body of the Carpathian Convention, where all Parties to the Convention are represented. The COP sets the political direction, decides on the Programme of Work, the budget of the Convention, and reviews and supports the implementation of the Convention and its Protocols.

The Presidency of the Carpathian Convention will also transfer from Serbia to Ukraine at the CC COP8. The Presidency, a 3-year term that rotates among the Parties, helps guide the implementation of the Programme of Work by setting and implementing priorities to focus upon over the course of the 3 years. 

Serbia took over the Presidency of the Carpathian Convention for the years 2023 – 2026. For its Presidency, Serbia chose to prioritize:

  • Biodiversity and a regional approach for the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework in the Carpathians
  • Wetland management and restoration, focusing on transboundary Ramsar sites and protected areas management and networks 
  • Strengthening interregional cooperation and cooperation with the EU

Ukraine will take over the Presidency of the Carpathian Convention for the years 2026 – 2029. For its Presidency, Ukraine will prioritize:

  • Strengthening the position of the Carpathians and the Carpathian Convention at the European level; 
  • Balancing economic development with environmental protection;   
  • Advancing biodiversity conservation and ecosystem integrity, through the implementation of the Carpathian Biodiversity Framework;
  • Strengthening climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction through sustainable water and land management.


In close cooperation with the incoming Presidency, Ukraine, the Secretariat of the Carpathian Convention is pleased to hold the CC COP8 from 1 to 3 December 2026 at the Vienna International Centre in Vienna, Austria.

Information regarding registration, logistical arrangements, accommodation, meeting venue details, and other practical matters can be found below.

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The COP8 is open for participation by Member States and observers. Registration is open until 30 October 2026.

All registrations must be submitted online via the INDICO registration system. Please note that:

  • Registration will require the creation of an INDICO account for first-time users
  • The review and verification process of the registration to the COP meeting is not automatic and may take a few days, depending on the volume of registrations received
    • Approved participants will receive an email notification with a confirmation from the INDICO portal
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Mail: info.carpathianconvention@un.org 

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