The COP 29 venue will be accessible for those with reduced mobility needs.

Detailed information is available here.

Participants are urged to book their accommodation for their time at COP 29 as soon as possible.

The official accommodation booking portal for COP 29 participants offers a range of accommodation options. For detailed accommodation information please refer to the link available here.

Further information on accommodation is available here.

Automated teller machines (ATMs) are available at the conference venue and will be operational during the pre-sessional week and throughout the Conference.

Information on catering is available here.

Code of Conduct

The UNFCCC is committed to upholding the fundamental human rights, dignity and worth of the human person, and equal human rights of all participants in a UNFCCC event. UNFCCC events are guided by the highest ethical and professional standards, and all participants are expected to act with integrity and respect towards all participants.

Harassment in any form, including sexual harassment, will not be tolerated. All participants are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner and familiarize themselves with the Code of Conduct and other guidelines, including, but not limited to the following:

UN Administrative instruction on Authority of United Nations security officers, available here.

Use of cameras and audio/video recording devices by participants at sessions of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and other meetings and workshops, available here.

UN Security guidelines related to media actions, distribution of publicity materials, and use of UN emblem at the UNFCCC conferences, available here.

Guidelines for the participation of representatives of non-governmental organizations at meetings of the bodies of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, available here.

The Code of Conduct contains detailed information on prohibited conduct, complaint and investigation processes as well as possible consequences in case of misbehaviour.

Any incident that infringes on the Code of Conduct guidelines should be reported either directly to any badged UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) officer or by calling the United Nations Security Control Centre, which is open 24 hours a day at +994 102 569 409. Incidents may also be reported to SpeakUp@unfccc.int.

The Government of Azerbaijan has also published its Code of Conduct for the Green Zone, available here.

Additional guidelines for participants

Instruction on Authority of United Nations security officers

For detailed information, please see the complete UN Administrative instruction on Authority of United Nations security officers.

Guidelines on the use of cameras and audio/video recording devices

Cameras and audio/video recording devices may be used by participants in public areas, such as lobbies and corridors, provided that such activities do not cause disruption to the activities or movements of participants or security provisions of that area.

However, the recording of audio and video by Party or observer organization delegates at open or closed official meetings or in designated high-security zones is not permitted.

For detailed information, please see the complete guidelines on the use of cameras and audio/video recording devices.

United Nations Security guidelines related to observer media actions, distribution of publicity materials, etc.

Authorized media actions and publicity events by admitted observers following official procedures, in designated areas, are permitted. Materials containing abusive or offensive language or images or political pronouncements are not permitted in the conference venue.

For detailed information, please see the complete United Nations Security guidelines related to media actions, distribution of publicity materials, etc.

Guidelines for the participation of non-governmental organization representatives

Non-governmental organizations are responsible for the conduct of their representatives. Any behaviour not consistent with these guidelines may have an impact on current or future participation in UN Climate Change events, including de-badging or revoking access for the organization and/or the individual.

For detailed information please see the complete guidelines for the participation of non-governmental organization representatives.

A computer centre is available at the conference venue offering computer and limited printing services free of charge to all Blue Zone participants on a first come, first served basis. Further electronic device charging stations are available at several locations. Please follow the wayfinding signage for locations and directions.

Use of the UNFCCC logo requires written authorization from the UNFCCC secretariat. Please find further information here.

Information from the COP 29 Presidency and the COP 29 Blue and Green Zone is available on the COP 29 Presidency website. In addition, the Code of Conduct for the Green Zone is available here.

The Presidency can be contacted through various means in case of questions, including via a call centre, operational 24/7, which is also accessible with an international phone number. Please find further information here.

The COP 29 Participant Event Platform was designed to help participants make the most out of their time at COP 29.

Detailed information and access is available here.

In accordance with rule 19 of the draft rules of procedure being applied, the credentials of representatives of Parties, as well as the names of alternate representatives and advisers, shall be submitted to the secretariat no later than 24 hours after the opening of COP 29, CMP 19 and CMA 6. Any later change in the composition of the delegation shall be communicated to the secretariat as early as possible.

The credentials must be issued by the Head of State or Government, by the Minister of Foreign Affairs or, in the case of a regional economic integration organization, by a competent authority of that organization. They should indicate the date and place where the instrument was issued, be signed by the competent authority and indicate the title of the signatory. In the case of a person acting ad interim as the Head of State or Government or as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the title must indicate that the person is exercising such powers ad interim. In this respect, the secretariat will accept the following formulations: Acting President, Acting Prime Minister, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, President ad interim, Prime Minister ad interim and Minister of Foreign Affairs ad interim.

The secretariat wishes to remind Parties that, in accordance with decisions 17/CP.9, 36/CMP.1 and 2/CMA.1, only one set of credentials is necessary to cover the participation of Parties in COP 29, CMP 19 and CMA 6.

Original credentials, duly signed as indicated above and written in one of the six official languages of the United Nations*, should be deposited during COP 29, CMP 19 and CMA 6 at the Information Counter located in the Service Hub Area C in the conference venue. To ensure proper handling and delivery to the repository, no other office or authority of the secretariat or the host country has been designated to receive credentials.

To acknowledge receipt of credentials, the badge of the delegate delivering the credentials will be scanned as confirmation of receipt of the document. A list of valid credentials will be posted on the UNFCCC COP 29 web page. The secretariat strongly recommends that Parties verify that their credentials have been listed on the official web page of the secretariat. In the event that they are not listed 48 hours following the deposit of credentials, the External Relations Office of the UNFCCC should be contacted. In accordance with rule 20 of the draft rules of procedure being applied, the Bureau will examine the credentials and submit its report to the COP.

Information concerning the appointment of representatives participating in the sessions that is communicated by fax, email, letter or note verbale from a ministry, embassy, permanent mission to the United Nations or other participating government office or authority or through a local United Nations office will not be considered as a credential.

* Credentials may be submitted in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian or Spanish. To facilitate the examination of credentials, a courtesy translation into English would be appreciated if the credentials have been executed in another language.

The Daily Programme will be available during the conference on the COP 29 Daily Programme web page, starting 11 November and through 22 November 2024.

Pre-session and in-session documents are made available on the COP 29, CMP 19, CMA 6, SBSTA 61 and SBI 61 session web pages on the UNFCCC website.

In view of sustainability considerations and the need to optimize the use of resources, documents will be available online only. While delegates may print documents themselves at the computer centre, they are encouraged to limit such printing.

The Government of Azerbaijan has published information on the Green Zone here. On behalf of the Presidency, please be informed that accredited COP 29 participants do not require to purchase any tickets to enter the Green Zone, as their badge suffices.

The COP 29 Green Zone Programming Team is pleased to invite all conference participants to join them in the Green Zone for a series of impactful events that address the most pressing climate and sustainability issues of our time. Further information on COP 29-Led Events and the COP 29-Led Events agenda can be found here.

The Government of Azerbaijan has published its health, safety and security policy, accessible here.

Medical and Security emergencies

First aid services are available from 11 to 22 November 2024 with several First Aid rooms distributed throughout the Blue Zone as indicated on the venue map. First Aid room C1 (located in Area C, VOM 4) and First Aid room D3 (located in Area D, outside of the main entrance to Media Centre) are open 24/7 while the other First Aid rooms are open from 08:00 to 22:00 hrs.

For other emergencies, please approach United Nations Security staff (wearing either a United Nations uniform or an armband), contact the UNFCCC Information Counter, located in the Service Hub Area C, or call:

United Nations Security Control Centre (24/7):
+994 102 569 409

In case of emergency outside the conference venue, please call the following emergency numbers:
Police: 102, Ambulance: 103

International attendees are strongly advised to obtain travel insurance.

More information on medical services can be found here.

Disclaimer

Participants are strongly advised to obtain comprehensive international medical insurance for the duration of their stay. The United Nations and the UNFCCC 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 or the period of participation at the conference including pre-sessional meetings.

In the interests of the security and safety of all participants and the smooth running of the sessions, the UNFCCC secretariat reserves the right to deny and/or restrict access to the conference premises, or to request participants to leave the premises. The UNFCCC secretariat shall not be responsible for any expenses incurred by participants who are requested to leave the premises or refused registration or access to the sessions for which they have been nominated and/or registered as participants.

Non-smoking policy

Smoking indoors is strictly prohibited, including the use of vapers and electronic cigarettes. Designated outdoor smoking areas are available at various locations throughout the conference venue.

COVID-19

Party delegates who are self-isolating in Baku may request, through their respective Head of Delegation, to participate in negotiations remotely by writing to UNFCCC-VirtPart-exception@unfccc.int.

Interactio has been appointed by the host country as the official sole provider of commercial interpretation and translation services for COP 29. Further information is available here.

Meditation rooms will be available at the conference venue. Directions can be found on the wayfinding signage and map displayed within the venue.

Meeting rooms can be booked by Parties and observer organizations free of charge for slots of up to 55 minutes between 08:00 and 17:55 hrs.

Meeting Room Assignment (MRA) counter open hours:
Monday, 11 November to Friday, 22 November: 08:00 – 18:00 hrs
(except Sunday, 17 November – conference premises closed all day)

Kindly note that requests for meetings to be held on the first day of the conference (11 November) will be accepted electronically from 28 October to 9 November 2024. Completed MRA forms may be sent by email to meetingrequest@unfccc.int.

The MRA team will track your request and issue notifications/confirmations by 9 November 2024 at the latest.

As of 11 November 2024, MRA forms must be submitted in person at the MRA counter located at the venue.

All requestors will receive confirmation of the availability and location of their meeting room in the evening of the day before their meeting in person at the MRA counter. Once confirmed, it is advisable to frequently check your email inbox for potential changes to your confirmed meeting room booking. All confirmations must be reconfirmed again in person by the requestor at the MRA counter one hour before the start of the meeting. Meetings that have not been reconfirmed will be automatically removed from the system.

• Meeting room requests may be submitted for a maximum duration of 55 minutes per Party, regional group or observer organization (United Nations, intergovernmental organization or non-governmental organization). Please be reminded that meetings must conclude and the rooms must be vacated on time. The last meeting must be concluded by 17:55 hrs.
• The confirmation of meeting room reservations depends on the demands of the negotiating process, which takes priority.
• In the event that the meeting room you have booked is required for informal consultations, contact groups or other urgent negotiation meetings at short notice, you may be provided with an alternative solution. You will be notified by phone, or by email if you have not provided a phone number.
• Meeting room layouts are fixed and comply with the national safety regulations of the host country. Therefore, change of setup, removal or relocation of any furniture or equipment by meeting organizers is strictly forbidden.
• All meeting participants are to be seated in accordance with meeting room capacity. Standing participation in meetings is not permitted.
• Food and beverages are not permitted inside the meeting rooms, except water.
• Meeting rooms cannot be booked for side events. To organize a side event, please refer to the Side Events and Exhibits Online Registration System (SEORS) for further information.

Detailed information on the COP 29 mobile apps can be found here.

A nursing room is available in the registration area. Directions can be found on the wayfinding signage and map displayed within the venue.

General information on participation and engagement of observer organizations and other non-Party stakeholders can be found here.

The number of observer organizations admitted to the UNFCCC process has been significantly increasing in recent years. While the addition of new organizations enriches the process, there is a need for more diversity and regional balance in the representation of observer organizations at UNFCCC sessions, as recognized by the SBI. Therefore the registration quota allocation system has been revisited. Efforts were made to ensure a more balanced representation of observer organizations with regard to regional groups and constituencies.

The quotas for admitted observer organizations have been published in the Online Registration System (ORS) and are ready for confirmation by the designated contact points (DCPs).

Delegation offices and pavilion spaces are available on a commercial basis.

The “COP29 Delegation Services Portal” for the submission of detailed requests and establishment of country delegation pavilions and offices within the Conference Blue Zone venue perimeter can be accessed here.

The portal will allow delegation representatives to select all the additional services required for their participation at the Conference Blue Zone area. “Orientations.events”, a company with a proven experience in organizing UN climate change conferences, has been nominated as COP 29 Country Pavilions' operating partner.

Further information is available here.

UN Climate Change works collaboratively with governments, the private sector, foundations, international organizations, academia, NGOs, UN agencies and others. Further information on UNFCCC partnerships is available here.

All information relevant to media representatives will be published here as it becomes available. For more information on COP 29, please bookmark the conference landing page.

Media accreditation

Media accreditation for COP 29 is now open. Please consult this web page and our frequently asked questions (FAQs) on media accreditation. The Government of Azerbaijan has also published some information on media accreditation, available here. Every effort will be made to issue the accreditation as soon as possible.

Press conferences

All press conferences are webcast (live and on-demand), unless otherwise noted. Detailed information on press conferences and how to reserve the press conference room is available here.

Interview requests

Detailed information is available here.

All formalities regarding registration, including issuance of badges to duly nominated participants to attend the sessions, are free of charge.

Who can register

Parties to the Convention, United Nations and related organizations and agencies, media and non-profit organizations with observer status may register to attend the sessions of the Convention. More information on options for participation is available here.

How to register

Registration for the conference is managed through the UNFCCC Online Registration System (ORS).

Online Registration System:

• For Parties and observer States, as well as for United Nations and related organizations and specialized agencies, the ORS opens for the nomination and confirmation of their representatives at the following dates:
  24 June 2024 – 10 November 2024 23:59 (CET)
• For admitted intergovernmental organizations and non-governmental organizations, the ORS opens for the nomination and confirmation of participants at the following dates:
  Nomination:   24 June 2024 – 4 August 2024 23:59 (CET)
  Confirmation: 19 August 2024 – 10 November 2024 23:59 (CET)

Notifications on COP 29 registration for Parties and observer States, for United Nations organizations and specialized agencies as well as for admitted intergovernmental organizations and non-governmental organizations, are available here.

It is important to note that multiple registration for the conference is not permitted (i.e. registration as an observer organization representative and a Party or State representative and/or press/media representative).

Please note that it is prohibited to trade or sell your registration to attend a UNFCCC conference, meeting or workshop, including a COP, and may lead to permanent suspension of your registration.

Changes to the registration system and process

The UNFCCC secretariat has introduced updates to the registration of conference participants, with the aim to increase the transparency of participation in the UNFCCC process. Detailed information is available here.

Collecting conference badges

To be issued a conference badge, all participants must be duly registered as indicated in the section “How to register” above.

Upon arrival at the venue for the first time, participants are requested to proceed to the registration desk to collect badges for access to the conference premises. Participants must provide the following documents so that a badge will be issued:

• The acknowledgement letter sent to the participants from the online registration system upon successful registration – printed or on mobile device;
• a valid passport or a nationally approved photo identification card.

Participants with valid badges can directly access the venue through security and access control, where their badges will be scanned. There is no need to stop by the registration desk.

Once a badge has been issued and activated, the related record cannot be deleted from the database.

Pre-printing badges for Party and UN delegations

National focal points of Parties and designated contact persons of the UN system may request that badges be pre-printed for their delegations. They may collect the badges in advance from the registration counter. The individual collecting the badges must sign on behalf of the delegates and is responsible for their proper distribution.

This option is available only to delegates who already have a photo in the system. To submit your request, please utilize the related section via the communication tab in the ORS. Select "Pre-printed badges" from the drop-down menu. It is important to note that delegates whose badges have been printed will be listed in the final List of Participants. For detailed instructions, please refer to the step-by-step guide available here.

Registration desk open hours:

Monday, 4 November: 13:00 – 18:00 hrs
Tuesday, 5 November to Sunday, 10 November: 08:00 – 18:00 hrs
Monday, 11 November to Tuesday, 12 November: 06:30 – 20:00 hrs
Wednesday, 13 November to Saturday, 16 November: 08:00 – 19:00 hrs
Sunday, 17 November: The conference premises, including registration, are closed.
Monday, 18 November: 06:30 – 19:00 hrs
Tuesday, 19 November to Friday, 22 November: 08:00 – 19:00 hrs

Daily badges for IGOs and NGOs

Daily badges have been integrated into the process of nomination and confirmation on the ORS.  Further information is available here.

Virtual-only registration

Virtual-only registration is open for COP 29. Through the UNFCCC Online Registration System (ORS), delegates from Parties and observer organizations can register for virtual-only participation. This option allows access to relevant UNFCCC meetings remotely, provided the session is open to the respective delegate and offers online participation. Detailed information can be found here.

To reduce the carbon footprint of the conference it is recommended that each participant forwards shipments of not more than 50 kg of a cumulative total weight.

Participants having pavilions and/or have been assigned an exhibit booth will be granted an extra allowance of 50 kg.

Further information is available here.

Side events and exhibits at COP 29 are subject to the availability of resources.

Applications for side events and exhibits are managed through the Side Events and Exhibits Online Registration System (SEORS). SEORS is the only channel used by the UNFCCC secretariat to receive applications for official side events and exhibits by admitted observer organizations, and Parties partnering with admitted observer organizations. The information on the application timeline is available on the SEORS home page.

The UN inter-agency coordination for side events to be organized by the UN organizations and specialized agencies at COP 29 is undertaken by the UNFCCC secretariat. For information on the application process and timeline, please liaise with UNSideEvents@unfccc.int. Applications from UN organizations and specialized agencies for COP 29 exhibits are received via the Side Events and Exhibits Online Registration System (SEORS) during the application period indicated on the SEORS home page. Further information on UN side events and exhibits at COP 29 is available on this web page on the official UNFCCC website.

Please review the following documents prior to applying for a side event and/or an exhibit slot:

• Eligibility Criteria
• Selection Criteria
• Application Manual
• Frequently asked questions

Logistical information on COP 29 side events and exhibits will be published on the SEORS home page as soon as this information becomes available.

For further information on side events and exhibits, please consult the Side Events and Exhibits information page on the official UNFCCC website.

Along with live webcast, social media community tools such as X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube enable virtual engagement with COP 29. The full list of key social media accounts can be found here.

The Government of Azerbaijan is committed to promoting sustainability across all aspects of the COP, minimizing environmental impact, and enhancing public engagement in climate action by championing inclusivity and accessibility.

Further information on the sustainability policy and targets of the Government of Azerbaijan is available here.

Transport services will be free of charge to all participants. The Government of Azerbaijan is working to ensure that participants will have a range of smooth running and sustainable modes of transport.

The Government of Azerbaijan has published a digital transport map, as well as further information on the transport system for COP 29 on its website, available here.

The Government of Azerbaijan has also published information on car rental on a commercial basis on its website, available here. 

Both the UNFCCC Information Counter as well as the Distribution Counter are located in the Service Hub Area C to answer questions and distribute items such as the ‘’COP 29 water bottle’’.

UNFCCC Information and Distribution Counters open hours:
Monday, 4 November to Sunday, 10 November: 09:00 – 17:00 hrs
Monday, 11 November to Friday, 22 November: 08:00 – 18:00 hrs
(except Sunday, 17 November – conference premises closed all day)

Information on the venue is available on the COP 29 Presidency website.

An overview map of the conference venue is available here.

Operating hours:
Monday, 11 November to Friday, 22 November: 08:00 – 22:00 hrs
(except Sunday, 17 November – conference premises closed all day)

All foreign participants entering the Republic of Azerbaijan for COP 29 and the pre-sessional meetings must have a passport which is valid for at least three months from the date of entry into the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Detailed information, including an electronic manual and an instructional video are available here.

Queries concerning visa arrangements which have not been captured in the resources mentioned above should be addressed directly to visas@unfccc.int.