The COP 30 venue will be accessible for those with reduced mobility needs.

Further information will be posted here as it becomes available.

The Government of Brazil plans to have a dedicated official accommodation booking portal, which will be available towards the end of April 2025. Participants are urged to book their accommodation for their time at COP 30 as soon as the official accommodation booking portal is launched.

Further information can be found 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 and food 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.

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. The phone number will be provided in due course. Incidents may also be reported to SpeakUp@unfccc.int.

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.

The owner of the COP 30 logo is the host country, and the usage of it requires a written authorization from the COP 30 Presidency.

Requests to use the COP 30 logo should be addressed to the Government of Brazil.

Information from the COP 30 Presidency and the COP 30 Blue and Green Zone will be available on the COP 30 Presidency website.

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 30, CMP 20 and CMA 7. 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 30, CMP 20 and CMA 7.

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 30, CMP 20 and CMA 7. 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. The exact location of the secretariat office where the credentials should be deposited will be communicated at a later stage.

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 30 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 official United Nations language.

The Daily Programme will be available during the conference on the COP 30 Daily Programme web page, starting 10 November and through 21 November 2025.

Pre-session and in-session documents will be made available on the COP 30, CMP 20, CMA 7, SBSTA 63 and SBI 63 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.

Information will be posted here as it becomes available.

Medical and Security emergencies

Information will be posted here as it becomes available.

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.

Information on interpretation and translation services 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, 10 November to Friday, 21 November: 08:00 – 18:00 hrs
(Except Sunday, 16 November – conference premises closed all day)

Kindly note that requests for meetings to be held on the first day of the conference (10 November) will be accepted electronically from 27 October to 8 November 2025. Completed MRA forms (link will be provided in due course) may be sent by email to meetingrequest@unfccc.int.

The MRA team will track your request and issue notifications/confirmations by 8 November 2025 at the latest.

As of 10 November 2025, 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.
• If 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.

Information will be posted here as it becomes available.

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. Additionally, the Observer Handbook for COP 30, which provides essential guidance for observer organizations on effective and meaningful engagement in the UNFCCC process, will be made available here as soon as ready.

Observer organizations that miss the nomination deadline will not receive a quota for confirming delegates during the confirmation phase. Please see the section “Registration”below for further information.

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 are being made to ensure a more balanced representation of observer organizations with regard to regional groups and constituencies.

Delegation offices and pavilion spaces are available on a commercial basis. The Government of Brazil can be contacted at the following e-mail address for further information: bluezonepavilions@cop30.br.

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 30, please bookmark the conference landing page.

Media accreditation

Media accreditation for COP 30 will open in due course. Please consult this web page and our frequently asked questions (FAQs) on media accreditation. 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:
  15 July 2025 – 10 November 2025, 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: 15 July 2025 – 17 August 2025, 23:59 (CEST)
  Confirmation: 1 September 2025 – 10 November 2025 23:59 (CET)

Notifications on COP 30 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 registrations for the conference are 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 misuse conference badge at all UNFCCC events, including a COP, and may lead to permanent suspension of your registration.

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 ORS. 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:
During the conference dates, registration counters will open from 08:00 – 19:00 hrs. A detailed schedule, including opening hours for the pre-sessional week, will be provided in due course.

Daily badges for IGOs and NGOs

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

Virtual-only registration

Virtual-only registration will be open for COP 30. 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.

Information on logistics is available here.

Side events and exhibits at COP 30 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 selection process will be published on the SEORS home page as soon as it becomes available.

The UN inter-agency coordination for side events to be organized by the UN organizations and specialized agencies at COP 30 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 30 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 30 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 30 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 30. The full list of key social media accounts can be found here.

Information will be posted here as it becomes available.

Information on vehicle rental is available here.

Further information will be posted here as it becomes available.

Both the UNFCCC Information Counter as well as the Distribution Counter will be centrally located in the Conference Venue to answer questions and distribute items.

UNFCCC Information and Distribution Counters open hours:
Monday, 3 November to Sunday, 9 November: 09:00 – 17:00 hrs
Monday, 10 November to Friday, 21 November: 08:00 – 18:00 hrs
(Except Sunday, 16 November – conference premises closed all day)

Information on the venue will be posted here as it becomes available.

An overview map of the conference venue will be published in due course.

Operating hours:
Monday, 10 November to Friday, 21 November: 08:00 – 22:00 hrs
(Except Sunday, 16 November – conference premises closed all day)

Information will be posted here as it becomes available.

Detailed information on visa procedures for registered attendees, including a step-by-step guide on how to apply for an e-Visa can be found here.