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.
