Tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (COSP10) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption

Atlanta, United States of America: 11-15 December 2023

The tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP10) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption is being held at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) in Atlanta, United States from 11 to 15 December 2023.

The Conference is the largest global anti-corruption gathering. Every two years, the Parties to the Convention meet to review its implementation and discuss how to improve international cooperation and to better prevent and tackle corruption.

The UN Convention against Corruption is the only legally binding universal instrument to combat corruption and has near universal acceptance, with 190 States Parties.The Convention, negotiated in Vienna and adopted by the General Assembly in 2003, is marking its 20th anniversary this year.

Highlights of CoSP10

The world needs to unite all of society to safeguard the rule of law and human rights and restore trust in institutions - that was the message at the conclusion of the UN anti-corruption conference, as the 'Atlanta 2023' resolution was adopted. Read more

The Road to CoSP10

Over the past two years, since the ninth session of the Conference, significant progress has been made in the fight against corruption. The UN Convention against Corruption serves as a blueprint for a better future, ensuring corruption doesn't hinder gender equality, community justice, environmental protection, and leaving no one behind.

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Ceremonial opening of the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP10) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption

Action Now: Combating Corruption to Protect the Environment

During the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (CoSP10) high-level participants discussed how corruption affects the environment. The role of corruption in forest loss and exploitation of minerals, and the good practices and emerging opportunities to address such corruption was in focus.

The role of the private sector in combating Corruption

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Combating corruption is key for sustainable development

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Young Changemakers at CoSP10

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Media Accreditation

Media representatives wishing to cover the conference are advised to apply for accreditation in advance through the United Nations INDICO platform.

Onsite registration at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) in Atlanta will be limited.

Facilities for the media including a media centre and a press briefing room will be available at the GWCC.

General criteria for media accreditation and information on the documents required are available on the here.

More information in the Media Advisory.

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Tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (COSP10) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption

Atlanta, United States of America: 11-15 December 2023

The tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP10) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption is being held at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) in Atlanta, United States from 11 to 15 December 2023.

The Conference is the largest global anti-corruption gathering. Every two years, the Parties to the Convention meet to review its implementation and discuss how to improve international cooperation and to better prevent and tackle corruption.

The UN Convention against Corruption is the only legally binding universal instrument to combat corruption and has near universal acceptance, with 190 States Parties.The Convention, negotiated in Vienna and adopted by the General Assembly in 2003, is marking its 20th anniversary this year.

Highlights of CoSP10

The Road to CoSP10

Press Releases and Factsheets

Featured

Ceremonial opening of the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP10) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption

Ceremonial Opening of the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP10) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption

Ceremonial Opening of the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP10) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption

Ceremonial Opening of the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP10) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption

Ceremonial Opening of the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP10) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption

Ceremonial Opening of the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP10) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption

Ceremonial Opening of the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP10) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption

Ceremonial Opening of the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP10) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption

Ceremonial Opening of the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP10) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption

Ceremonial Opening of the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP10) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption

Ceremonial Opening of the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP10) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption

Ceremonial Opening of the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP10) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption

Ceremonial Opening of the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP10) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption

Ceremonial Opening of the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP10) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption

Ceremonial Opening of the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP10) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption

Ceremonial Opening of the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP10) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption

Ceremonial Opening of the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP10) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption

Ceremonial Opening of the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP10) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption

Ceremonial Opening of the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP10) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption

Ceremonial Opening of the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP10) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption

Ceremonial Opening of the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP10) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption

Ceremonial Opening of the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP10) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption

Ceremonial Opening of the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP10) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption

Ceremonial Opening of the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP10) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption

Ceremonial Opening of the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP10) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption

Ceremonial Opening of the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP10) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption

Ceremonial Opening of the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP10) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption

Ceremonial Opening of the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP10) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption

Ceremonial Opening of the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP10) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption

Ceremonial Opening of the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP10) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption

Ceremonial Opening of the tenth session of the Conference of the States Parties (CoSP10) to the United Nations Convention against Corruption

Action Now: Combating Corruption to Protect the Environment

The role of the private sector in combating Corruption

Combating corruption is key for sustainable development

Young Changemakers at CoSP10

Media Accreditation

Related information

Uniting the world against corruption

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