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COPIn stands for the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It is the supreme decision-making body of the UNFCCC, tasked with reviewing the implementation of the Convention and adopting decisions to promote its effective implementation. The COP convenes annually, or exceptionally, at the seat of the secretariat in Bonn, Germany. Each COP brings together representatives from the signatory countries to the UNFCCC, as well as observers from intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders.

The primary role of COPIn is to assess progress in combating climate change and to negotiate and adopt legally binding agreements or commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Key outcomes of COPIn meetings include the Kyoto Protocol, adopted at COP3 in Kyoto, Japan, and the Paris Agreement, adopted at COP21 in Paris, France. These agreements set targets and frameworks for countries to limit global warming. COPIn also serves as a platform for discussions on adaptation to the impacts of climate change, climate finance, technology transfer, and capacity-building. The outcomes of COPIn meetings are crucial for guiding global efforts to address the climate crisis.