Participation at the May-June 2021 sessions was reserved for UNFCCC Parties, observer States, admitted observer organizations, UN and media representatives registered by their respective focal points in the Official Registration System and those invited to take part in specific meetings.
 

Preliminary setup

Meetings Apps

Download the latest version of Microsoft Teams. Please find the hardware requirements for MS Teams on the Microsoft website.

Click to download MS Teams

• Hard-wire your internet into your computer instead of using WIFI.
• Check your internet bandwidth. It should be at least 15–20 Mbps for downloads and 5 Mbps for uploads.
• Ensure only one device is using your bandwidth during the time you are presenting to optimize your performance.
   

Sound (audio and microphone)

•  Use an external headset with microphone incorporated (wired-in is best, NO Bluetooth).

Browser

• To access the Delegate area, preferred browser is Google Chrome. An alternative is Microsoft Edge. Same browsers apply for Apple Mac devices. Please note that Internet Explorer, Safari, or Firefox are not fully supported.

Click to download Google Chrome

Setting up the stage

• Find a quiet space with a plain background and place your computer on a flat surface.
• Make sure your face is well lit. Use a light ring or natural light from a window.
• Camera should be at eye level so you are looking directly at the camera.
• If you'd like, you can use one of five conference-branded Teams background images in your meetings. The files are accessible for download on the homepage of the virtual conference platform.

A set of guides and training materials is linked to below. They guide attendees in the use of various features of the virtual conference platform. Please check back regularly for updates.

• Participant guide
  This guide provides useful information for all registered conference participants.
• Presiding officer & moderator guide
  This guide provides important information for chairs and meeting moderators.
• Press & media guide
  Guides and training information for registered press and media.
  
  Interprefy system guides
• Participant guide
  This guide provides useful information for participants joining a meeting that has interpretation.
• Moderator guide
  This guide provides key information for moderators of meetings with interpretation.
  
  Poster session system guides
• Participant guide
  This guide provides key information for users of the Gather.town platform used for the poster sessions