In order to complete the process you will need the information detailed below. All information must be as it appears in the passport or other official photo identification document which the participant intends to present at the registration desk.

• Complete name as it appears on official photo identification
• Date of birth
• Nationality
• Passport or other photo identification number (drivers license, etc.)
• Email address

Please note: Media focal points must also apply through ORS if they wish to cover the meeting. 

Media personnel don’t need to submit any documentation with their ORS applications.  

Please be sure to use the exact name and spelling (including capitalization) of the nominator across ORS and Indico.  

For example, if the Indico application has “NBC” as the nominator, ORS applications with “National Broadcasting Corporation” may not be processed. 

Once all your assigned media personnel have applied through ORS, please submit your media focal point application.  

You will be asked to upload the documentation that you have prepared in Step 1.  

If your application is approved, you will receive a confirmation email.

Applications submitted via ORS whose details match the information in the letter of assignment submitted by the media focal point will be automatically approved.

If changes need to be made to the list of assigned media personnel, please contact our team at press@unfccc.int.  

UNFCCC Online Registration System (ORS) is an instrument that supports the nomination of participants for the UNFCCC sessions.

It allows each individual seeking accreditation as media to create a personal account, enter personal data and upload required information. The status of the requested accreditation will also be available through the system.

Accreditation online is the official channel to obtain registration for the media for a conference or event. The secretariat does not accept accreditations via any other channel.

All media must be accredited for each conference or event; previous approved accreditations do not apply.

Media representatives who have previously been duly accredited to UNFCCC conferences will be able to retrieve their personal data by logging into their ORS account and uploading a new letter of assignment and copy of a valid press card, if it has expired since the last conference.

Your accreditation will rely on the application submitted by your focal point which should have your name and details included. You will receive an individual confirmation letter if your application is approved. Any inquiries should be communicated through your online registration account or directed to press@unfccc.int.

Go to the Online Registration System (ORS)

Look on the top left corner for options to either login or create an account.

If you are using ORS for the first time, you need to request an account creation and will receive an e-mail with the confirmation link.

Please follow the link and finish the account creation procedure.

For the user account information must be as it appears in the passport or other official photo identification document which the participant intends to present at the registration desk:

• Complete name as it appears on official photo identification
• Date of birth
• Nationality
• Passport or other photo identification number (driver’s license, etc.)
• Email address

You will receive another e-mail with your login name, password and further instructions. The online system recognizes only valid e-mail addresses.

If you already have an account, log in with your e-mail address and password.

In the upper right-hand corner of the screen, select SB64 as the current meeting.

Input your personal details and click on "Submit application"

• Please note that you will not have to submit individual letters of assignment or press cards as in previous years.
• To avoid any delays, please also be sure that the “nominator” category (the name of your media organization) on your ORS application is filled out exactly as the “nominator” category in your focal point’s Indico application

To reserve the press conference room(s), please send a completed press conference request form to the UN Climate Change Press Office.

To reserve the press conference room(s), please send a completed press conference request form to the UN Climate Change Press Office.

Please note that:
• Only registered government representatives and admitted observer organizations (admitted IGOs and admitted NGOs) may hold a press conference.
• There is no cost for use of the press conference room.
• Press conferences may be requested from the first to the final day of the conference.
• All requests are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis with alternatives being offered if the requested time slot is already reserved. First priority is given to Parties and the Executive Secretary of UN Climate Change.
• Each press conference is 30 minutes in length, maximum. Time limits are strictly enforced.
• Normal press conference services are provided between the hours of 09:00-18:00 (last slot starts at 17:30; bearing exceptional circumstances).
• All press conferences must be requested no later than 16:00 local time the day before the desired date. Requests received after this time will be dealt with; however, the desired timeslot cannot be guaranteed.
• Titles of press conferences (if any) must be submitted no later than 16:00 local time the day before the desired date.
• Same-day requests must be received at least two hours before the requested time.
• Once confirmed, every effort will be made to retain reserved dates and times. However, if a priority booking request is received, we will work with the contact person to find a suitable alternative.
• Note that attendance is limited to accredited media registered for the conference. Access is also granted to the UN Climate Change communications team plus a limited number of staff from the delegation/organization holding the press conference.

• Participants are responsible for creating their own media distribution lists and informing the media of their press conferences. UN Climate Change staff will make media advisories and other information available to accredited press through a page designated to third party’s press releases and media advisories. Please follow the instructions on how to submit your press materials.
• In order to reduce paper consumption, scheduled press conferences are announced on the UN Climate Change website and on the CCTV screens throughout the conference premises.

The UNFCCC Secretariat has established guidelines for admitted observer organizations on how to book press conferences during official sessions.

The purpose of these guidelines is to ensure that all admitted observers have a fair opportunity to make use of the limited number of press conference slots to communicate their messages to the media, while also maintaining the orderly flow of press conference activities. They outline:

• the procedures for requesting a press conference slot,
• the selection process,
• the criteria for eligibility,
• operational rules for the use of press conference rooms.

Clear and accessible rules help promote efficient scheduling and support the broader goal of transparent and multi-stakeholder communication to media on climate action during critical international negotiations.

Guidelines are published and can be viewed and downloaded here.