Press and Media COP 26

Media accreditation (closed as of 8 October)

Media accreditation for COP 26 has been open since June, with a deadline of 30 October.
As of 8 October, we have passed the maximum number for media accreditation, taking into account other participants and the physical safety and security considerations of the venue. Thus, we were compelled to close the system as of 8 October 2021.
All applications received up to and including 8 October will be processed. Regrettably, we will not be in a position to accept new applications. We regret any inconvenience.
Please note that media representatives who are not able to attend in person will still be able to view the press conferences on webcast.

Registration

For up-to-date information on dates and times for registration at the conference venue, please consult the Information for Participants.
Please be aware that you can register only once for the sessions. Double registration (i.e. as an observer organization representative and a Party or State representative, or as an observer organization representative and a press/media representative) is not permitted.

Registration opening hours are as follows:

From Monday, 25 October to Wednesday, 27 October: 09:00 – 18:00 hrs.
Thursday, 28 October: 09:00 - 17:00 hrs. The conference venue will be closed as of 17:00 hrs.
Friday, 29 October: 08:00 - 19:00 hrs.
Saturday, 30 October: 08:00 - 19:00 hrs.
Sunday, 31 October: 08:00 - 21:00 hrs.
Monday, 1 November: 06:30 - 19:00 hrs.
From Tuesday, 2 November to Saturday, 6 November: 08:00 - 19:00 hrs.
Sunday, 7 November: The conference venue, including registration, will be closed.
From Monday, 8 November to Friday, 12 November: 08:00 - 19:00 hrs.

Press conferences

Only registered government representatives, United Nations organizations and admitted observer organizations (IGOs and NGOs) may hold a press conference. Only registered media may take part in-person and pose questions.
General information on press conferences

Press conferences at COP 26

COP 26 meeting schedule

Virtual participation

All meetings open to the press can be viewed on the webcast (opening plenary, side events and press conferences). Journalists are also encouraged to follow the many social media channels. During the conference, a live blog and videos will inform on the days' happenings.
Official documents can be downloaded as they become available.

Accreditation - closed

All applications received up to and including 8 October will be processed. Regrettably, we will not be in a position to accept new applications. We regret any inconvenience.

Please note that media representatives who are not able to attend in person will still be able to view the press conferences on webcast.

Registration

Information on hours of operation to follow.

For up-to-date information on dates and times for registration at the conference venue, please consult the Information for Participants Please be aware that you can register only once for the sessions. Double registration (i.e. as an observer organization representative and a Party or State representative, or as an observer organization representative and a press/media representative) is not permitted.

Press conferences

Only registered government representatives, United Nations organizations and admitted observer organizations (IGOs and NGOs) may hold a press conference. In addition, the UNFCCC secretariat regularly briefs the press throughout the conference.

Only registered media may take part in-person and pose questions. Webcasts will be live and the live webcast is open to the public.

General information on press conferences

Virtual participation

All meetings open to the press can be viewed on the webcast (opening plenary, side events and press conferences). Journalists are also encouraged to follow the many social media channels. During the conference, a live blog and videos will inform on the days' happenings. Official documents can be downloaded as they become available.