Press release
UN
Climate Change Negotiations Speed up in Accra (128 kB)
Press conference scheduleTop
All press conferences will be webcast live and on demand
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Wednesday, 20 August 2008
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Time
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Delegation/Organization
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13:30
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Curtain-raiser press briefing with UNFCCC Executive Secretary Yvo de Boer
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Thursday, 21 August 2008
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Time
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Delegation/Organization
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following opening ceremony
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UNFCCC Executive Secretary and Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Environment
of Ghana
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13.15-13:45
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Climate Action Network (CAN)
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Tuesday, 26 August 2008
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Time
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Delegation/Organization
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13:15-13:45
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United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP): Launch of report "Reforming Energy Subsidies -
Opportunities to Contribute to the Climate Change Agenda"
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13:45-14:15
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Oxfam
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Wednesday, 27 August 2008
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Time
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Delegation/Organization
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12:00 - 12:30
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UNFCCC Executive Secretary - "state of play" briefing
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13:15 - 13:45
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Climate Network Africa
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13.45 - 14.15
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Climate Action Network (CAN)
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following the conclusion of the conference
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UNFCCC Executive Secretary and Chairs of ad hoc working groups
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RegistrationTop
- All participants are requested to register upon arrival at the desk located at the Accra
International Conference Centre (AICC).
- A valid photo ID should be presented to the registration staff.
- As of Tuesday, 19 August 2008 the "no registration, no access" rule shall be strictly
applied and will be enforced throughout the sessions.
- Early registration on Tuesday, 19 August 2008 is highly recommended to avoid delays.
Registration timesTop
- Tuesday, 19 August and Wednesday, 20 August, from 8.30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- From Thursday, 21 August to Wednesday, 27 August, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Double registration for the sessions is not permitted (i.e., State representative and observer
organization representative, or state representative and press/media representative).
Badges are essential in order for participants to gain access to the premises. They are issued only on
the basis of accreditation by the UNFCCC secretariat. For security reasons, all participants are
requested to wear their badges at all times.
All foreigners wishing to enter Ghana must have a valid passport. Participants requiring a visa for
Ghana, or a transit visa, are strongly encouraged to contact the appropriate consular authorities as
soon as possible.
Request for assistance in making hotel reservations should be sent to: accracctalks@gmail.com.
DisclaimerTop
With respect to health requirements and precautions to be taken by participants travelling to Ghana,
the secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and its Kyoto Protocol
(the secretariat) informs all participants that they should consult and seek medical advice from their
physicians/doctors and take medical precautions as advised. For example, vaccination against Yellow
Fever is mandatory to enter the country.
For general information purposes, the participants can check on the current health requirements, for
Ghana, posted by the World Health Organization. The
secretariat hopes the information will familiarise the participants with the general health
requirements for Ghana. At all times, the participants are individually and personally responsible for
making their own assessment relating to health requirements. The secretariat does not assume any
responsibility for the accuracy of the information on the website, nor does it assume any liability
resulting from compliance (or non-compliance) with the requirements posted on the website."
It is strongly recommended that participants obtain international medical insurance for the period of
participation. The United Nations and the Convention secretariat disclaim all responsibility for
medical, accident and travel insurance, for compensation for death or disability, for loss of or damage
to personal property and for any other costs or losses that may be incurred during travel time or the
period of participation.
