Press Conference Rooms are provided at UNFCCC conferences. Press conferences conducted at UNFCCC meetings are open to all registered news media.
Booking the official press conference room
• Only registered government representatives and admitted observer organizations (IGOs and 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.
• To reserve the Press Conference Room, please complete the press conference request form and send to the UNFCCC Press Office (pressconf@unfccc.int).
• All requests are be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis with close alternatives being offered should the time slot be already reserved. First priority is given to Parties and the UNFCCC secretariat.
• Normal press conference services are provided between the hours of 09:00-18:00 (bearing exceptional circumstances).
• All booking and/or updating requests must be sent no later than 16:00 local time the day before the desired date.
• In order to reduce paper consumption, the daily schedule of press briefings is available electronically on the UNFCCC website. Participants are kindly requested to consult the CCTV monitors for changes or updates.
• 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.
• Each press briefing is 30 minutes in length, maximum. Time limits are strictly enforced.
• Note that attendance is limited to accredited media registered for the conference. Access is also granted to the UNFCCC communications team plus a limited number of staff from the delegation/organization holding the press conference.
Logistical information
• Room set-up is theater-style seating, with a head table and microphones.
• Participants are asked to provide their own nameplates and interpretation.
• Press conference rooms are equipped with presentation equipment, including a notebook to upload presentations from hard drives. Please advise at the time of booking whether you will be making a presentation during your press conference.
• All press conferences are webcast, unless otherwise noted.
Announcing a press conference
• Participants are responsible for creating their own media distribution lists and informing the media of their press conferences. UNFCCC staff will make media advisories and other information available to accredited press through this designated page: COP 27 press releases and media advisories. Please follow the instructions there on how to submit your press materials.
• In order to reduce paper consumption, scheduled press conferences are announced on the UNFCCC website and on the CCTV screens throughout the conference premises.