The Eleventh Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP11) will be held in Quito, Ecuador from 4 to 9 November 2014. The Government of Ecuador has generously offered to host the COP and the 42nd and 43rd meetings of the Standing Committee together with a High Level Ministerial Panel and regional coordination meetings.
- Venue
- Bus Schedule
- Meeting Registration
- Meeting Documents
- Signing Ceremonies
- Funding Eligible Delegates
- Hotel Information
- Voting Rights
- Credentials
- Side Events and Exhibits
- Associated Meetings
- Excursions
- More Information about the COP, Quito and Ecuador
Vista panorámica desde el Guagua Pichincha, Ecuador © Jaime del Castillo/Wikimedia Commons
Venue
The 11th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to CMS will take place at the "Quorum Quito Conference Center", in the valley of Cumbayá, some 30 minutes by car away from the centre of Quito.
Address:
Urb Santa Lucia Oceanic Way, Passage A
Within Paseo San Francisco
Quito - Ecuador
Bus Schedule
The revised shuttle time table can be accessed here.
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Meeting Registration
The online pre-registration form for COP11 is available at www.cms.int/cop11/registration.
Meeting Documents
Meeting documents will be put online as they become available. Please take note of the Provisional Agenda.
Signing Ceremonies
COP11 will provide an opportunity for countries to sign any existing MOUs. The Secretariat would be grateful if Parties give notice if they plan to sign an MOU to enable the necessary arrangements to be made. Delegates of countries wishing to sign an MOU need to be granted powers by an appropriate authority. A sample letter of powers to sign an MOU will be provided by the Secretariat upon request.
Funding Eligible Delegates
The Secretariat aims at supporting the maximum participation of Parties in the Conference. However, the budget approved by COP10 will not be sufficient to support all eligible delegates particularly in the light of the increased membership. Therefore, the Secretariat invites Parties and other donors to contribute towards meeting the cost of the expenses. Considering the above-mentioned uncertainties concerning the possibility of funding, Parties representatives potentially eligible for financial support are invited to explore alternatives to cover their costs. In accordance with Resolution 10.1 representatives of developing countries with no unpaid pledges will receive preference for such funding when available.
Hotel Information
All participants maybook their hotel rooms through the following website: http://amazangaexpeditions.com/cop11cms. The website offers special rates for the duration of the COP.
Sponsored participants are kindly requested to make their own hotel bookings. They will receive a full Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) to cover the cost of their accommodation, meals and terminal expenses. Flight tickets for sponsored participants are being arranged by the CMS Secretariat.
Voting Rights
Parties are reminded of Rule 15 (2) regarding voting rights. Representatives of Parties which are three or more years behind in paying their subscriptions on the date of the opening session of the meeting of the Conference shall not be eligible to vote. Such Parties may be allowed to continue to exercise their right to vote if it is satisfied that the delay in payment arises from exceptional and unavoidable circumstances. The Standing Committee will notify them in this regard.
Credentials
Parties are requested to pay particular attention to the credentials of their representatives. Delegations should be granted powers by an appropriate authority (Head of State, Head of Government or Minister of Foreign Affairs) enabling them to participate and represent their governments fully in the businesss of the Conference including adopting amendments to the Appendices, Resolutions and Recommendations.
Side Events and Exhibits
Parties, country observers and relevant organizations are encouraged to contribute actively to the success of the meeting by showcasing their work or any related issue of interest in the form of a side event. Initiatives and projects to be presented should be relevant to the objectives of the Convention and specifically to the items of the COP11 agenda.
Associated Meetings
High Level Ministerial Panel (3 November)
Regional Coordination Meetings (3 November)
Excursions
A conference excursion organized by the Government of Ecuador will take place in the vicinity of Quito on 8 November 2014. Participants will be able to choose between various options. We recommend bringing a rain coat and outdoor shoes, considering the chances for rain on that day.
More Information about the COP, Quito and Ecuador
The Secretariat has prepared and Information Note for Participants with details of visa requirements, transport, electricity, climate etc. The note can be accessed here. The Ministry of Environment of Ecuador has set up a dedicated website site in English, French and Spanish with more information. It can be accessed here.
Plaza de San Francisco, Centro histórico de Quito, Ecuador © D.A.Kess/Wikimedia Commons