The UNEP/CMS Secretariat is pleased to announce the dates of the 12^th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP12).

COP12 and associated meetings will take place from 22 to 28 October 2017 in Manila, the Philippines.  Further information about the Conference including details of the precise venue will follow as soon as it becomes available.

A dedicated webpage for COP12 has been set up and can be accessed here: www.cms.int/cop12