UN Climate Change media accreditation
The UN Climate Change secretariat follows the United Nations criteria for accreditation of media (also available in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish). However, decisions on accreditation for UN Climate Change events are made solely by the UN Climate Change.
Online accreditation is the only official channel to obtain registration for the media. The secretariat is not in a position to accept accreditations via any other channel (e-mail, fax, post, etc). Any accreditation materials not sent through the online system will not be processed.
How to apply for media accreditation
1. Go to the Online Registration System
2. Look on the top left corner for options to either login or create an account.
3. If you already have an account, log in with your e-mail address and password.
4. In the upper right-hand corner of the screen, select <meeting to follow> as the current meeting.
5. Upload the required documentation and click on "Submit application"
Only completed applications will be considered. Delays could occur if the request does not have the required documents (copy of press card, letter of assignment) or is not submitted.
Once the request is approved, a confirmation will be sent to the e-mail address on file in the online account. You need to come in person to collect your media pass.
Please note that applying for accreditation does not guarantee registration. The secretariat may, at any time and for safety and security reasons, put measures in place to manage the number of accredited media who are able to attend the conference.
Media accreditation is strictly reserved for media professionals (print, photo, radio, television, film, news agencies and online media) who represent a bona fide media organization formally registered as a media organization in a country recognized by the United Nations General Assembly.
Accreditation will only be given on proof of a track record of reporting for media organizations. Applications are considered on a case-by-case basis. The UN Climate Change secretariat reserves the right to deny or withdraw accreditation of journalists from media organizations whose activities run counter to the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, or who abuse the privileges so extended or put the accreditation to improper use or act in a way not consistent with the principles of the Organization.
Accreditation is required for all media who wish to cover UN Climate Change meetings.