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COP [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Climate Change
- Global Pollution
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Conference of the Parties
1, record 1, English, Conference%20of%20the%20Parties
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- COP 1, record 1, English, COP
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The COP is the supreme decision-making body of the [United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change]. All States that are Parties to the Convention are represented at the COP, at which they review the implementation of the Convention and any other legal instruments that the COP adopts and take decisions necessary to promote the effective implementation of the Convention, including institutional and administrative arrangements. 2, record 1, English, - Conference%20of%20the%20Parties
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Changements climatiques
- Pollution planétaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Conférence des Parties
1, record 1, French, Conf%C3%A9rence%20des%20Parties
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- COP 2, record 1, French, COP
correct, feminine noun
- CdP 3, record 1, French, CdP
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- CP 4, record 1, French, CP
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Conférence des Parties est l'organe décisionnel suprême de la [Convention-cadre des Nations unies sur les changements climatiques]. Tous les États (Parties) de la Convention sont représentés à la Conférence des Parties, où ils examinent l'application de la Convention et de tout autre instrument juridique qu'elle adopte et prennent les décisions nécessaires pour promouvoir l'application effective de la Convention, y compris les dispositions institutionnelles et administratives. 5, record 1, French, - Conf%C3%A9rence%20des%20Parties
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Conférence des Parties; CdP : appellation et abréviation confirmées par le Secrétariat de la Convention sur la diversité biologique. 6, record 1, French, - Conf%C3%A9rence%20des%20Parties
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Cambio climático
- Contaminación a escala mundial
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Conferencia de las Partes
1, record 1, Spanish, Conferencia%20de%20las%20Partes
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- COP 2, record 1, Spanish, COP
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Conferencia de las Partes (COP). Uno de los principales instrumentos jurídicos de respuesta internacional ante el reto del cambio climático es la Convención Marco de Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Climático, adoptada en 1992 y con entrada en vigor en 1994 [...] La COP se encarga de mantener los esfuerzos internacionales por resolver los problemas del cambio climático, al tiempo que examina la aplicación de la Convención y los compromisos de las Partes en función de los objetivos establecidos, los nuevos descubrimientos científicos y la experiencia conseguida en la aplicación de las políticas relativas al cambio climático. 3, record 1, Spanish, - Conferencia%20de%20las%20Partes
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Conferencia de las Partes; COP: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que el nombre completo de ["Conferencia de las Partes"] es "Conferencia de las Partes en la Convención Marco de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Climático", un encuentro anual al que los medios suelen denominar también "conferencia de las Naciones Unidas sobre el cambio climático", "cumbre sobre el cambio climático" o "cumbre del clima", expresiones que se escriben en minúscula al no tratarse del nombre oficial. [...] También se emplea para aludir a esta conferencia la sigla "COP", que, aunque viene del inglés "Conference of the Parties", es la de uso frecuente en los medios de comunicación en español. 4, record 1, Spanish, - Conferencia%20de%20las%20Partes
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Conferencia de las Partes en la Convención Marco de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Climático
- conferencia de las Naciones Unidas sobre el cambio climático
- cumbre sobre el cambio climático
- cumbre del clima
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-09-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Oceanography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- particulate organic carbon
1, record 2, English, particulate%20organic%20carbon
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- POC 2, record 2, English, POC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The dynamics of the particulate organic carbon (POC) pool in the ocean are central to the marine carbon cycle. POC is the link between surface primary production, the deep ocean, and sediments. The rate at which POC is degraded in the dark ocean can impact atmospheric CO² concentration. 3, record 2, English, - particulate%20organic%20carbon
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Océanographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- carbone organique particulaire
1, record 2, French, carbone%20organique%20particulaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- COP 2, record 2, French, COP
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Oceanografía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- carbono orgánico particulado
1, record 2, Spanish, carbono%20org%C3%A1nico%20particulado
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- COP 1, record 2, Spanish, COP
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-03-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Traffic Control
- Telecommunications Transmission
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- change-over point
1, record 3, English, change%2Dover%20point
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- COP 1, record 3, English, COP
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- navigation change-over point 2, record 3, English, navigation%20change%2Dover%20point
correct
- navigation change over point 3, record 3, English, navigation%20change%20over%20point
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The point at which an aircraft navigating on an ATS [air traffic service] route segment defined by reference to very high frequency omnidirectional radio ranges is expected to transfer its primary navigational reference from the facility behind the aircraft to the next facility ahead of the aircraft. [Definition officially approved by ICAO.] 4, record 3, English, - change%2Dover%20point
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Change-over points are established to provide the optimum balance in respect of signal strength and quality between facilities at all levels to be used and to ensure a common source of azimuth guidance for all aircraft operating along the same portion of a route segment. 4, record 3, English, - change%2Dover%20point
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
change-over point; COP: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 5, record 3, English, - change%2Dover%20point
Record 3, Key term(s)
- changeover point
- navigation changeover point
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Circulation et trafic aériens
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- point de transition
1, record 3, French, point%20de%20transition
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- COP 1, record 3, French, COP
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- point de changement 2, record 3, French, point%20de%20changement
correct, masculine noun
- COP 2, record 3, French, COP
correct, masculine noun
- COP 2, record 3, French, COP
- point de relève de navigation 3, record 3, French, point%20de%20rel%C3%A8ve%20de%20navigation
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point où un aéronef navigant sur un tronçon de route ATS [service de la circulation aérienne] défini par référence à des radiophares omnidirectionnels à très haute fréquence doit en principe transférer son principal repère de navigation de l'installation située en arrière de l'aéronef à la première installation située en avant de lui. [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI.] 1, record 3, French, - point%20de%20transition
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les points de transition sont établis afin d'assurer, à tous les niveaux de vol à utiliser, l'équilibre optimal entre les installations, du point de vue de l'intensité et de la qualité de la réception, et afin de fournir une source commune de guidage en azimut pour tous les aéronefs évoluant sur le même secteur d'un tronçon de route. 1, record 3, French, - point%20de%20transition
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
point de transition; COP : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 3, French, - point%20de%20transition
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Control de tránsito aéreo
- Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto de cambio
1, record 3, Spanish, punto%20de%20cambio
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- COP 1, record 3, Spanish, COP
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Punto en el cual una aeronave que navega en un tramo de una ruta ATS [servicio de tránsito aéreo] definido por referencia a los radiofaros omnidireccionales VHF [muy alta frecuencia], se prevé que transfiera su referencia de navegación primaria, de la instalación por detrás de la aeronave a la instalación inmediata por delante de la aeronave. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 1, record 3, Spanish, - punto%20de%20cambio
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Los puntos de cambio se establecen con el fin de proporcionar el mejor equilibrio posible en cuanto a fuerza y calidad de la señal entre instalaciones, a todos los niveles que hayan de utilizarse, y para asegurar una fuente común de guía en azimut para todas las aeronaves que operan a lo largo de la misma parte de un tramo de ruta. 1, record 3, Spanish, - punto%20de%20cambio
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
punto de cambio; COP: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 3, Spanish, - punto%20de%20cambio
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-09-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Pollutants
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- persistent organic pollutant
1, record 4, English, persistent%20organic%20pollutant
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- POP 1, record 4, English, POP
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- permanent organic pollutant 2, record 4, English, permanent%20organic%20pollutant
avoid
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
persistent organic pollutants: Set of organic compounds that: (i) possess toxic characteristics; (ii) are persistent; (iii) are liable to bioaccumulate; (iv) are prone to long-range atmospheric transport and deposition; and (v) can result in adverse environmental and human health effects at locations near and far from their sources. 3, record 4, English, - persistent%20organic%20pollutant
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
UNEP's Governing Council, at its nineteenth session in February 1997 concluded that international action ... is required to reduce the risks to human health and the environment arising from the release of the 12 POPs (PCBs, dioxins and furans, aldrin, dieldrin, DDT, endrin, chlordane, hexachlorobenzene, mirex, toxaphene, and heptachlor). 4, record 4, English, - persistent%20organic%20pollutant
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terms most often used in the plural form, collectively. 5, record 4, English, - persistent%20organic%20pollutant
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Reproduced from "Titles, Names and Acronyms related to the activities of the International Oceanographic Commission of Unesco", with the authorization of Unesco. 6, record 4, English, - persistent%20organic%20pollutant
Record 4, Key term(s)
- persistent organic pollutants
- POPs
- permanent organic pollutants
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Agents de pollution
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- polluant organique persistant
1, record 4, French, polluant%20organique%20persistant
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- POP 1, record 4, French, POP
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
polluants organiques persistants : Ensemble de composés organiques qui : i) possèdent des caractéristiques toxiques; ii) sont persistants; iii) sont susceptibles de bioaccumulation; iv) peuvent aisément être transportés dans l'atmosphère sur de longues distances et se déposer loin du lieu d'émission; v) peuvent avoir des effets nocifs pour l'environnement et la santé aussi bien à proximité qu'à une grande distance de leur source. Ce sont des composés chimiques très stables qui servent comme pesticides ou sont employés dans l'industrie, mais ils apparaissent aussi involontairement, comme sous-produits de la combustion ou des procédés industriels. 2, record 4, French, - polluant%20organique%20persistant
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À sa dix-neuvième session, en février 1997, le Conseil d'administration du programme des Nations Unies pour l'environnement est arrivé à la conclusion qu'une action internationale [...] est nécessaire pour réduire les risques que présente pour la santé des personnes et l'environnement la libération des 12 polluants organiques persistants (biphényles polychlorés (PCB), dioxines et furanes, aldrine, dieldrine, DDT, endrine, chlordane, hexachlorobenzène, mirex, toxaphène et heptachlore). 3, record 4, French, - polluant%20organique%20persistant
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel, comme collectif. 4, record 4, French, - polluant%20organique%20persistant
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Reproduit de «Titles, Names and Acronyms related to the activities of the International Oceanographic Commission of Unesco», avec l'autorisation de l'Unesco. 5, record 4, French, - polluant%20organique%20persistant
Record 4, Key term(s)
- polluants organiques persistants
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Agentes contaminantes
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- contaminante orgánico persistente
1, record 4, Spanish, contaminante%20org%C3%A1nico%20persistente
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- COP 2, record 4, Spanish, COP
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El Consejo de Administración del PNUMA, en su 19° período de sesiones, celebrado en febrero de 1997, llegó a la conclusión de que era menester adoptar medidas internacionales [...] para reducir los riesgos que representaba para la salud humana y el medio ambiente la liberación de los 12 contaminantes orgánicos persistentes (COP) enumerados (bifenilos policlorados, dioxinas y furanos, aldrina, dieldrina, DDT, endrina, clordano, hexaclorobenceno, mirex, toxafeno y heptacloro). [...] Los COP son sustancias químicas persistentes que se bioacumulan y pueden tener efectos nocivos para la salud humana y el medio ambiente. 3, record 4, Spanish, - contaminante%20org%C3%A1nico%20persistente
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Reproducido del "Titles, Names and Acronyms related to the activities of the International Oceanographic Commission of Unesco", con la autorización de Unesco. 4, record 4, Spanish, - contaminante%20org%C3%A1nico%20persistente
Record 4, Key term(s)
- contaminantes orgánicos persistentes
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