Structuring an Equitable and Impactful Conference of Parties: the WHO Pandemic Agreement

The final report looks at how to structure an equitable and impactful WHO Pandemic Agreement Conference of the Parties (WHO PA COP). Specifically, we answer the following questions: How do we structure and create a COP that pushes for maximum equity and impact in the context of the WHO Pandemic Agreement? What are some main governance aspects (voting rules, agenda power, who gets to be a member, etc.) to consider? What are some existing best practices and pitfalls to learn from in previous COPs? In short, our research offers an evidence-based contribution to the design of the WHO PA COP by centering equity, transparency, and resilience as non-negotiable principles. It proposes a blueprint that draws on the successes and shortcomings of earlier global health and environmental treaties to shape a pandemic governance regime capable of preventing future health crises, especially in settings where vulnerabilities remain most acute.
 

PROJECT YEAR

2024-2025

 

PROJECT PARTNER

Resolve to Save Lives

STUDENTS

RESEARCH THEMES

  • Global Governance, Global Health, Justice, Equity and Inclusion