The venue is easily accessible for visitors with mobility difficulties and accessibility needs. The ground floor level has a large ramp for easy access to meeting rooms Nairobi, Wien, Genf and New York. Wide lifts are available to accommodate a standard wheelchair and to access meeting rooms Santiago de Chile, Tokio and the rest of the facility (i.e. computer centre) on the second floor. On the lower level (Rhine level), meeting rooms Bangkok and Addis Abeba are also accessible via lifts.

All meeting rooms arranged in classroom seating style equipped with a raised podium have built-in ramps for accessing the podium.

The local tourism board, Tourismus & Congress GmbH Region Bonn, in association with the City of Bonn, provides information on regional hotels and local public transportation. Further information on how to book a hotel in Bonn is available here. Please note that bookings via this page come with a free ticket for local public transport during the dates of SB 62.

For further information regarding hotel reservations made through this link, please contact:

Hotel Reservation Hotline
+49 228 910 4133
bonnhotels@bonn-region.de

Please be informed that the City of Bonn charges an accommodation tax. Further information is available here.

Information is available here regarding travelling to Bonn and getting to the United Nations Campus and the WCCB.

A Deutsche Bank cash machine (ATM) is available in the lobby of the Langer Eugen building on the United Nations Campus during working hours. To enter the building, please press the doorbell on the intercom in front of the entrance. ATMs in the vicinity of the conference venue are at the Haus der Geschichte Museum (Sparkasse ATM), located at Willy-Brandt-Allee 14, and at the Post Tower (Postbank ATM), located at Platz der Deutschen Post 1. All cash machines are available during working hours only.

Getting around Bonn

Discover Bonn - by sustainable transport – a city guide developed as part of the German Partnership for Sustainable Mobility.

SWB Bus und Bahn

Information on public transport, schedules, routes and online tickets for trains and buses can be obtained with the free SWB easy.GO App for Apple or Android.

Train services

Bonn main railway station (Bonn Hauptbahnhof) (Am Hauptbahnhof 1, 53111 Bonn)

Bonn UN Campus (Joseph-Beuys-Allee, 53113 Bonn; approx. 800 m walking distance to WCCB)

Bonn-Bad Godesberg railway station (Bonn-Bad Godesberg Bahnhof) (Moltkestraße 43, 53173 Bonn)

Bus services

Bus line SB60 services the 25-kilometre stretch between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Bonn’s main railway station. The journey takes about 30 minutes. The bus leaves every 30 minutes on weekdays and every 30–60 minutes on Saturdays and Sundays. For exact timetables please visit the SWB website.

A one-way ticket costs approximately EUR 11.00.

Hotel bookings made online include a pass for free local public transport, including from and to Cologne/Bonn Airport.

Bike sharing in Bonn

Participants may sign up for the city-wide bike rental service “nextbike”, by following the link here.

Bonn tourist information

The local tourism board, Tourismus & Congress GmbH Region Bonn, in association with the City of Bonn, will provide a self-service counter in the WCCB next to the UNFCCC Information Desk, for information on local tourist attractions, public transportation and regional hotels.

Tourist information on the Tourismus & Congress website

Tourist information on the City of Bonn website

For assistance on tourism-related topics, please contact the Bonn tourist information office in the city centre:

Windeckstraße 1 (near Münsterplatz)
53111 Bonn
Tel: +49 228 775 000
Email: bonninformation@bonn.de

Postal services close to the WCCB

Post office at the foot of the Post Tower
Charles-de-Gaulle-Straße 20
53113 Bonn
Open hours:
Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 17:00 hrs
Saturday: 10:00 – 12:00 hrs
Sunday: Closed

Post office in the city centre
Münsterplatz 17
53111 Bonn
Open hours:
Monday to Friday: 09:30 – 19:00 hrs
Saturday: 09:30 – 14:00 hrs
Sunday: Closed

Open hours:
Snack point on Rhine level (in the connecting tunnel): 07:30 – 18:00 hrs
Warm lunch on Rhine level: 12:00 – 15:00 hrs

Food and beverages are not permitted inside any of the meeting rooms. However, reception-style catering can be arranged in the Club Lounge. If you wish to order catering, please liaise directly with the catering company servicing the venue (information below), at least one week before the catering is needed.

Contact for catering requests:
Broich Premium Catering GmbH
Ms. Julia Melzer, email: j.melzer@broichcatering.com

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.

Computer centre open hours:
Sunday, 15 June to Thursday, 26 June: 08:00 – 18:00 hrs
(Except Sunday, 22 June – conference premises closed all day)

The equipment is intended for use by all participants. Please be considerate and limit use when others are waiting.

Wireless connectivity

For best connectivity, it is recommended to:

• Only select/use the PlugNPlay Wi-Fi service
• Disable personal hotspots/tethering
• Switch off your personal Wi-Fi devices if you have any
• Avoid areas marked “Weak Wi-Fi spot”

Ethernet cables are available at the computer centre for faster wired connectivity or in case of Wi‑Fi problems.

Please report any issues to the ICT customer support staff located at the computer centre or look for support staff who are easily identifiable by blue vests marked “ICT SUPPORT”.

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

Consignments may be claimed at the Information Desk, located on the left-hand side of the ground floor of the main building after passing through the security check. Please present all relevant shipment documents (e.g. air waybill).

To reduce the carbon footprint of the conference and owing to logistical considerations such as storage availability, the secretariat will not be able to receive shipments of a cumulative total weight more than 50 kg per Party or observer organization.

Open hours of the Information Desk for consignments:
Sunday, 15 June: 10:00 – 17:00 hrs
Monday, 16 June to Thursday, 26 June: 09:00 – 18:00 hrs
(Except Sunday, 22 June – conference premises closed all day)

Please refer directly to the German Federal Foreign Office website.

The Daily Programme will be available during the conference on the SB 62 Daily Programme web page, starting 16 June and through 26 June 2025.

Delegates from Parties eligible for funding may visit the daily subsistence allowance (DSA) office located in the temporary structure in the WCCB building foyer as of Monday, 16 June 2025.

Delegates eligible for funding who are attending the pre-sessional meetings of the regional groups may visit the DSA office in room H-030 in the Altes Abgeordnetenhochhaus building on the United Nations Campus, from Tuesday, 10 June to Friday, 13 June 2025.

Please bring your passport, electronic flight ticket confirmation and boarding pass(es).

DSA office open hours:

Altes Abgeordnetenhochhaus
Tuesday, 10 June to Friday, 13 June: 09:00 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 17:00 hrs

WCCB
Monday, 16 June to Thursday, 26 June: 09:00 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 17:00 hrs
(Except Saturday, 21 and Sunday, 22 June – closed all day)

Travel and DSA contact:
Ms. Melissa Garcia de Morales, email: agarciademorales@unfccc.int
Mr. Ahmad Shafiq Rassa, email: arassa@unfccc.int

Pre-session and in-session documents are made available on the SBSTA 62 and SBI 62 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.

Medical emergencies

For medical emergencies, please contact the first aid staff in the emergency room in the corridor next to the Information Desk, on the ground floor of the main building at WCCB.

For other emergencies, please contact the United Nations security staff (wearing either a United Nations uniform or an armband) or the Information Desk on the ground floor of the main building at WCCB.

Outside conference premises, call the following numbers for assistance:

Police
Tel: 110

Fire brigade
Tel: 112

Emergency doctor / ambulance
Tel: 112 or 116117

Hospitals in Bonn

St. Marien Hospital
Robert-Koch-Straße 1
53115 Bonn
Tel.: +49 228 505 - 0

St. Josef Hospital
Hermannstraße 37
53225 Bonn (Beuel)
Tel.: +49 228 407 - 0

St. Petrus Hospital
Bonner Talweg 4-6
53113 Bonn
Tel: +49 228 506 - 0

St. Elisabeth Hospital
Prinz-Albert-Straße 40
53113 Bonn
Tel: +49 228 508 - 0

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

To promote a healthy environment and to eliminate the risks associated with second-hand smoke inhalation, smoking indoors is strictly prohibited and smoking in the vicinity of buildings is highly discouraged. This includes the use of vapers and electronic cigarettes. Designated outdoor smoking areas are available.

The Information Desk is located on the ground floor of the main building and provides information on where to find meeting rooms and on available services and amenities.

Information Desk open hours:
Sunday, 15 June: 11:00 – 18:00 hrs
Monday, 16 June to Thursday, 26 June: 08:00 – 18:00 hrs
(Except Sunday, 22 June – conference premises closed all day)

Please contact the Information Desk for any lost items. For security reasons, unattended items found anywhere on the conference premises will be moved to the security office.

A meditation room will be available on the lower floor of the conference venue (accessible via an escalator), to the right of the catering area.

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, 16 June to Thursday, 26 June: 08:00 – 18:00 hrs
(Except Sunday, 22 June – conference premises closed all day)

Kindly note that requests for meetings to be held on the first day of the conference (16 June 2025) will be accepted electronically from 2 to 14 June 2025. Completed MRA forms may be sent by email to: meetingrequest@unfccc.int.

The MRA team will track your request and issue notifications/confirmations by 15 June 2025 at the latest.

As of 16 June 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.

Detailed information on the official UNFCCC mobile app can be found here. The app will be updated closer to the start of the conference.

A nursing room is available in Plenary New York, accessible via the right door, level 1, first room.

Information on participation and engagement of observer organizations at SB 62 can be found here.

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

All information relevant to media representatives will be published here as it becomes available. For more information on SB 62, please bookmark the conference landing page.

Media accreditation

Media accreditation for SB 62 will open in May 2025.

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), which has opened on 6 February 2025.

Notifications on SB 62 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. The acknowledgement letter from the online registration system – printed or on mobile device – and a valid passport or a nationally approved photo identification card should be presented to the registration staff for the issuance of badges.

For subsequent visits to the venue, with an already obtained badge, participants may access the venue directly through security, without stopping at the registration desk.

Note:
Delegates nominated by observer organizations will be able to pick up their badges on 14 and 15 June 2025. However, only those delegates participating in the pre-sessional meetings taking place on the WCCB premises will be permitted to enter the venue after having picked up their badge.

Registration desk open hours:

United Nations Campus (for pre-sessional meetings only)
Tuesday, 10 June to Friday, 13 June: 08:30 – 17:30 hrs

WCCB
Saturday, 14 June to Sunday, 15 June: 08:30 – 17:30 hrs
Monday, 16 June to Thursday, 26 June: 08:00 – 17:30 hrs
(Except Sunday, 22 June – conference premises closed all day)

Early collection of conference badges before Monday, 16 June 2025, is highly recommended to avoid delays on the first day of the conference.

Daily badges for IGOs and NGOs

For SB 62, integrated daily badges will be available to IGOs and NGOs. Additional information can be found here. The deadline for confirmation of delegates is 15 June 2025, at 23:59 hrs (CET). Please note that in order to request non-consecutive days for a delegate, Designated Contact Points (DCPs) must specify the desired dates via the ORS Communication tab. Further information can be found in the ORS Integrated Daily Badge System Manual under section C. Questions and Answers (FAQs), item 8.

The demand for observer badges for SB 62 has reached approximately 12,500 from 1,100 organizations, while the allocation is capped at 2,000. This represents a significant gap between demand and availability, reflecting space and security constraints at the SB 62 venue. For comparison, COP 20 received 11,824 observer badge requests and issued 3,500 badges.

At the same time, the number of organizations registering for the subsidiary body sessions has been steadily increasing. SB 58 hosted 649 registered observer organizations, and SB 60 saw 783. For SB 62, around 1,100 organizations have registered – nearly double the number from SB 58 – highlighting the continued growth of observer engagement in the process.

Virtual-only registration

Virtual-only registration is open for SB 62. Through the UNFCCC Online Registration System (ORS), delegates from Parties, UN organizations, specialized agencies 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.

Please note that online access will be limited to negotiation meetings and mandated events only. Virtual participation in other events, such as side events, will not be available through the platform. 

Applications for side events 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 by admitted observer organizations, UN organizations and specialized agencies, and Parties partnering with admitted observer organizations.

Information on the dates of the application period will be published on the home page of SEORS as soon as it becomes available.

For further information on side events, please review the following documents:

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

Along with live webcast, social media community tools such as X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube enable virtual engagement with SB 62. The full list of key social media accounts can be found here.

Paper use and distribution

Participants are encouraged to print and photocopy only what is absolutely necessary prior to and during the sessions.

Participants are asked to refrain from distributing any printed materials, such as publications and information related to side events, other meetings or future conferences. Any dissemination of information should be done electronically.

Venue

The World Conference Center Bonn is implementing several measures to enhance its sustainability. Further information is available here.

Information on the venue is available on the website of the World Conference Center Bonn (WCCB).

A venue map can be found here.

Operating hours:
Saturday, 14 June to Thursday, 26 June: 08:00 – 18:00 hrs
(Except Sunday, 22 June – conference premises closed all day)

Information will be posted here as it becomes available.

Schengen visas for Germany

Accredited delegates requiring a Schengen visa to enter and remain in Germany for the duration of the conference must book an appointment well in advance with the competent German mission (Embassy or Consulate General) in the country where the delegate legally resides. During peak travel season and due to visa processing requirements, there may be a longer wait for an appointment. It is strongly recommended to book an appointment as early as possible. Please note that you can apply for a Schengen visa from between six months and generally no later than 15 days before your planned travel. However, an appointment can be booked more than six months in advance of your anticipated travel date.

Please note that in some countries, Germany is represented through missions of other Schengen states. In these cases, please follow the instructions on the website of the representing state. This will influence the duration of the visa processing, which may be longer than indicated above.

The legal basis for Schengen visas is the EU Visa Code, which is binding for all Schengen states. Schengen states are obliged to verify the purpose and conditions of the intended stay, sufficient means of subsistence for the stay, a travel medical insurance valid throughout the territory of the Schengen States and the applicant’s intention to leave the Schengen zone before the visa expires. 

A copy of the acknowledgment letter from the Online Registration System serves as proof of the purpose of your stay. Please consult the website of the competent mission for information on additional documents that must be submitted in order for the mission to be able to process your visa application.

It is strongly recommended that you present the application well in advance with all required documents. Therefore, registration and nomination of delegates should be done as early as possible to allow each delegate to complete applications and book an appointment on time for SB 62. 

As a general rule, the processing time for visa applications submitted to the German mission is up to 15 calendar days, in individual cases this period may be extended up to 45 calendar days. There is no guarantee that late visa applications will be processed on time.

Accredited delegates are exempted from visa fees. In countries where the application process is conducted at Visa Application Centres (VACs) operated by external service providers, the provider’s service fee will be charged. More information on the application process and the service fee can be found on the respective service provider’s homepage.

Please note that visas obtained are usually single entry and limited to the duration of the event/meeting. Requests for multiple entry visas must be properly justified.

For more information, please consult the website of the German mission that is competent for your place of residence.

Countries/cities in which Germany is represented by another Schengen state: